“Ku’Sox was indeed a demon. In. The. Sun. I needed answers, but I wanted them from Al, not…Cute Socks here.” Quote by Kim Harrison
“This is about Ku’Sox, isn’t it,” I said, more of a statement than a question. He made a sighing groan, and I knew it was. “Then you’ve met,” he said, his thoughts clearly on the day-walking demon. “Funny, you don’t look dead.” His hand touched my chin, shifting it so he could see where I’d been pixed, the blisters itchy and red. “I’m surprised you survived the little designer dump. I nearly didn’t.” LooksLittlesMadeSaidHandsWalkingMetsRedStatementsDesignerDemonTouchedSurvivedShiftingChinsDumpBlistersItchy Author:Kim Harrison
“Two thousand miles, Rachel,” he said tightly, and I guessed that no, it didn’t violate the rules of whatever he was doing out here, because he sure wasn’t out here keeping the coven from attacking me. “I have eaten nothing but slop for two days and used facilities I wouldn’t let my dogs urinate in. And what about that couple in the RV outside Texas? I’ll never get that memory out of my head.” - Trent to Rachel” SaidTwoUsedMemoriesDogCoupleThousandMilesTexasMy DogAttackingFacilityTwo DaysThousand MilesRvs Author:Kim Harrison
“A devious spark lit through Al, making me smile. One way. It costs too much, he said. “There’s no inflation in the ever-after, Al.” Call it a recession then. One way.” WaySaidToo MuchCostOne WayAlsSparksLitInflationRecessionsEver AfterDeviousMake Me Smile Author:Kim Harrison
“Rachel, you take her,” my mother said, clearly uncomfortable. “She might like you.” “No. Mom, no!” I protested, but it was my mother we were talking about, and it was either take the baby or have her hit the floor.” SaidMightMotherTalkingLike YouBabyMomUncomfortable Author:Kim Harrison
“Programming is not a zero-sum game. Teaching something to a fellow programmer doesn't take it away from you. I'm happy to share what I can, because I'm in it for the love of programming.” I CanGamesShareTeachingFellowsProgrammingZeroProgrammersAway From YouZero Sum Game Author:John Carmack
“Her tiny hand gripped mine with a surprising warmth, and in a shocking wash of emotion, I felt everything I knew shift. The scent of cinnamon and baby powder hit me, and as my eyes widened, my heart melted, making room for her.” HeartHandsEyeFeltRoomsEmotionMinesBabyMy HeartTinyWarmthSurprisingScentShockingPowderCinnamonTiny Hands Author:Kim Harrison
“I have a name,” I grumped, my stomach pinching me harder. “Yes, but it has no pizzazz. Ra-a-a-a-chel. Rach-e-e-e-eel,” he said, trying it out in different ways. “No one will tremble in terror at that. Oh my God!” he said in a high falsetto. “It’s Rachel! Run! Hide!” WayTryingSaidDifferentRunningNamesHarderTerrorDifferent WaysStomachEelsPinchingFalsettoPizzazz Author:Kim Harrison
“No exclusive,” I said aloud, watching Al for his opinion and seeing him shake his head and hold his hands out in a “bigger” gesture. He didn’t even know how large the offer was, and he thought I could get one bigger.” KnowsSaidHandsOpinionKnow HowSeeingOffersBiggerShakesAlsGesturesExclusive Author:Kim Harrison
“A demon was asking me what I wanted. My eyes flicked to Al, and he shrugged. “What do you want?” he said softly.” WantSaidEyeWantedAskingDemonAls Author:Kim Harrison
“You tried to slide his original curse back onto him?” Al said in wonder. “At the restaurant? And I stopped you? Sweet mother pus bucket!” he exclaimed, and I swear, dust sifted from the ceiling. “Rachel, we have to work on this communication thing.” SaidMotherWonderSweetCommunicationOriginalsDustCurseRestaurantsAlsSwearSlidesCeilingsBuckets Author:Kim Harrison