Skeeve

Compare this to the start of Robert Asprin's Another Fine Myth, where Skeeve is faced with the murder of his mentor and the appearance of an uncontrolled demon.

Magic, Mensa and Mayhem by Karina L. Fabian nissa_amas_katoj 2009

The man shot a quick smile, then another quick stare, then continued, "King of Possiltum, who sends his respects and greetings to the one known as Skeeve the magician ..."

Myth Conceptions Asprin, Robert 1980

"I come seeking the one known as Skeeve the magician," he told me.

Myth Conceptions Asprin, Robert 1980

"I am the magician known as Skeeve," I began grandly.

Myth Conceptions Asprin, Robert 1980

"Are you the magician called Skeeve?" the guard challenged back.

Myth Conceptions Asprin, Robert 1980

I am not particularly muscular ... as Skeeve, that is ... but I had the impression that if I struck this man, he wouldn't bruise, he'd shatter.

Another Fine Myth Asprin, Robert 1978

"Skeeve," she said in that soft, low voice that seemed to make the simplest statements an exercise in eloquence.

Sweet Myth-tery of Life Asprin, Robert 1994

"Skeeve," I said, sinking into the indicated chair.

Myth-Nomers And Im-Pervections Asprin, Robert 1987

What I was was "Skeeve," and people could either be impressed or not by what I was, not by what I called myself.

Myth-Nomers And Im-Pervections Asprin, Robert 1987

"Skeeve," he said solemnly, "has it occurred to you that if she's the Ax and you're her target, that you would probably be the last person she would relax around?

Little Myth Marker Asprin, Robert 1985