“I'm a girl." When Deryn opened her eyes, the lady boffin was staring at her with no change of expression. "Indeed," she said. Deryn's mouth feel open. "You mean you...Did you barking know?" "I had no idea at all. But I make it a policy never to appear surprised." Dr. Barlow sighed, staring out the window. "Though on this occasion, it is proving rather more demanding than usual. A girl, you say? And you're quite certain?”
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“A sea of unspoken words; waiting for a reason to meet the shore for the first time.”
“Do you promise?" He demanded again. "I can't let you go, Alek." She said softly. "You...what?”
“Don't. Shoot. The air is full of hydrogen!”
“That was the trick - to keep punching, no matter what.”
“Weak women in power believe in harassment than in quality.”