“Hadrian shook his head and sighed. “Why do you have to make everything so difficult? They’re probably not bad people—just poor. You know, taking what they need to buy a loaf of bread to feed their family. Can you begrudge them that? Winter is coming and times are hard.” He nodded his head in the direction of the thieves. “Right?” “I ain’t got no family,” flat-nose replied. “I spend most of my coin on drink.” “You’re not helping,” Hadrian said.” PeopleKnowsNeedsSaidHardHelpingDifficultPoorDrinkWinterBreadNosesFlatsThievesCoinsBad PeopleHadrianWinter Is Coming Book:Hollow World Source: Hollow World
“Royce nodded. “Invest in crossbows. Next time stay hidden and just put a couple bolts into each of your target’s chests. All this talking is just stupid.” “Royce!” Hadrian admonished. “What? You’re always saying I should be nicer to people. I’m trying to be helpful.” PeopleShouldTryingNextTalkingStupidCoupleHelpfulTargetChestsNext TimeBoltsHadrianCrossbows Author:Michael J. Sullivan
“What’s going on?” Royce asked as throngs of people suddenly moved toward him from the field and the castle interior. “I mentioned that you saw the thing and now they want to know what it looks like,” Hadrian explained. “What did you think? They were coming to lynch you?” He shrugged. “What can I say? I’m a glass-half-empty kinda guy.” “Half empty?” Hadrian chuckled. “Was there ever any drink in that glass?” PeopleThinkingKnowsWantLooksGuyHalfSawsFieldsDrinkEmptyMovedGlassesInteriorsCastlesHalf EmptyHadrian Author:Michael J. Sullivan
“See, that’s the difference,” Mauvin said. “I suffer a loss and people console me. Royce suffers a loss and whole towns evacuate.” PeopleSaidWholeSufferingDifferencesLossTownsConsole Author:Michael J. Sullivan
“Royce looked back down at the stream below. "She doesn't even know me. What if she doesn't like me? Few people do." "She might not at first. Maribor knows I didn't. But you have a way of growing on a person." He smiled. "You know, like lichen or mold.” PeopleIfsKnowsWayFirstsPersonsMightGrowingLike MeStreamsWhat IfKnow MeMold Author:Michael J. Sullivan
