“ It didn't feel sporting to shoot at a crazy person, even if that person was a vampire who'd agreed to the job. Gail Carriger
“ The vampire's eyes were open, and he was staring at her intently. It was as though he were trying to speak to her with simply the power of a glare.Alexia did not speak glare-ish. Gail Carriger
“ Having delivered the expected daily miracle, Floote stood in his usual stance and warily watched the Templars work. Gail Carriger
“ Great, Alexia thought, I have gone from soul sucker to electrical ground. The epithets just get sweeter and sweeter. Gail Carriger
“ He has been mad for you these many months, ever since you prodded him in the nether regions with a hedgehog. Gail Carriger
“ The Earl of Woolsey was indeed completely nude. He did not seem particularly perturbed by this fact, but Miss Tarabotti felt the sudden need to close her eyes tight and think about asparagus or someth… Gail Carriger
“ But I don't want to be a vampire drone.' Sophronia winced. 'They'll suck my blood and make me wear only the very latest fashions. Gail Carriger
“ ...you have been fraternizing with warewolves overmuch! Military men can be terribly bad for one's verbal concatenation! Gail Carriger
“ Just because history says it isn't possible doesn't mean that there aren't exceptions. Gail Carriger
“ There was a pleasantness to the air and a spirit about the town that did not come from its color, but from some inner, tasty citrus quality. It made Alexia wonder fancifully if cities could have souls… Gail Carriger
“ I mean to say, really, I am near to developing a neurosis - is there anyone around who doesn't want to study or kill me?"Floote raised a tentative hand."Ah, yes, thank you, Floote.""There is also Mrs… Gail Carriger
“ How ghastly for her, people actually thinking, with their brains, and right next door. Oh, the travesty of it all. Gail Carriger
“ The monkeys, she explained, were considered reincarnated politicians, which made Rue laugh and the stick entirely understandable. Gail Carriger
“ That's a very murky position," objected Felix."So's the weather. But this is England, we must learn to live with uncertainty. Gail Carriger
