Q: it was odd that he never met mr. claw . it was odd that he was listed as the owner of the store . it was odd how he received his paychecks . it was odd that yolanda roundbottom believed that mr. claw was the employee and he was the owner . everything was odd . needless to say , his new friend , a secret agent wizard , was also _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is odd

Q: avalon took her passes and led them to a pink van . they drove to nassau international airport , bypassing the parking lot and entering the plane area through a grille , until they reached ' love go-go ' , avalon ' s learjet which was being refuelled . '' where are we going ? '' asked clarity . '' i ' ll tell you when we ' re flying , '' said _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is avalon

Q: darin explained to them why it was they must land secretly in the little cove ahead of them , rather than sail on to the bay where sultan al-din 's harbour and the palace were . broderic scowled at the captain . '' so , your past crimes are catching up with you ! i 'm surprised you agreed to bring us here , if you 're a wanted man in these parts . '' '' he had no intention of coming here at all , '' said _ ... Fill the blank.
A:
blank is darin