“I blew that clay pigeon to smithereens. I don't know why Mum got so upset. According to Uncle Andrew she's a crack shot herself. But she says I'm too young. What I'd like to know is how old does a person have to be before they get to do all the fun stuff?” KnowsPersonsDoeYoungFunStuffShotsUpsetCracksMumUnclesClayAndrewPigeonsFun Stuff Book:Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos Source: Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos
“I pause at the door, wishing I could find a corner and sleep until my head clears, but the sailor said the abbess is expecting me, and while I do not know much about abbesses, I suspect they are not fond of waiting.” KnowsSaidWishWaitingSleepDoorsCornersSuspectsExpectingPausesSailor Author:R.L. LaFevers
“It is this kindness of his that unsettles me most. I can dodge a blow or block a knife. I am impervious to poison and know a dozen ways to escape a chokehold or garrote wire. But kindness? I do not know how to defend against that.” KnowsWayI CanKindnessKnow HowBlowBlockPoisonKnivesDozenWireDodgeImpervious Author:R.L. LaFevers
“Not all men are the same, you know. With someone such as Gavriel, I would suggest appearing aloof, not chasing too much. He might see that as suffocating rather than charming." Her words are sharp, but her voice is sweet, like honey on the edge of a blade, and meant to be cutting. I comfort myself with the knowledge that if Duval ever feels smothered by me, it will be because I am holding a pillow over his face and commending his soul to Mortain.” IfsKnowsMenFeelsSoulMightFacesVoiceToo MuchCuttingSweetComfortEdgesMeant To BeHoneyCharmingChasingBladesPillowAppearingAloofSuffocating Author:R.L. LaFevers
