Are you— Hadrian began, but stopped. For the first time since their capture, he felt hopeful but thought better of it. He turned to Royce. Is she being sarcastic? You can usually tell better than I.
Anger and hate can make you brave, make you strong, but they also make you stupid.
And you? Did you find the doorknob?Hadrian picked up a jug and downed several swallows, drinking so quickly some of the water dripped down his chin. He poured some in his palm and rinsed his face, run...
And now she has you seizing control of my army.Your army? I thought this was Gaunt’s.So did he.
A beautiful day might bring disaster, while a day that begins trapped inside an ancient tomb might be the best one of your life.
Lying was a betrayal to one’s self. It’s evidence of self-loathing. When you are so ashamed of your actions, thoughts, or intentions, you lie rather than accepting yourself for who you really are—or,...
You were right about the swords, Royce said. You really do need three. You sound drunk. I feel drunk-and I hate being drunk. Nothing works the way it’s supposed to. And it makes me act stupid … like y...
You don’t move like a human, Irawondona said.And you fight surprisingly well for a talking brideeth.The reaction on Irawondona’s face was immediate. His happy grin vanished.Arista looked to Myron.I do...
You didn’t kill him, did you?No. I locked him in the chapel but it won’t hold. Which reminds me, could I borrow your sword? You’re not going to use it, anyway.Royce handed him the falchion sword that...
Wilmer’s head was smiling at least. What about Myra? You don’t want to know. They spilled into another chamber,
Why does this always happen? Royce asked. Why are we always hanging on a wall, waiting to die by slow vivisection? I just want to point out that this was your idea—again.I’ve been waiting for that. Bu...
Where is Esra, anyway? Did you leave him at the river?He didn’t stop back here? Royce asked. They shook their heads. Doesn’t mean anything; he’d be a fool to come back to the village. He’s likely hidi...
Where are you from, Hadrian? Hintindar originally—a little village south of here in Rhenydd. Originally? What’s that supposed to mean? You got yourself born someplace else recently?
We’re not in trouble, Hadrian said. The truth is, we’ve done nothing wrong.Royce closed his eyes and shook his head. By Mar, the way you think. It’s . . . it’s . . . I honestly don’t know if there’s a...
Well, do you still make that marvelous wine? The pale red one, with a hint of nuts? I’ve boasted about it all the way here.There was a vineyard once, up on the slope of the Horn Ridge, Persephone said...
They came to a bend in the road where it turned more west than north, and there at the turn was a squat fir tree that for the last quarter mile Hadrian had suspected might be a bear. Coincidentally, a...
They always seem content, don’t they? Hadrian mentioned to Royce as they sat under the canopy of their tent watching the Vintu preparing the evening meal. It could be blazingly hot or raining like now...
The real struggle is in your own mind. You must know you are going to win before you start the fight. You have to see it, smell it, and believe it utterly. It is a form of confidence, but you must gua...
The gods don’t give a gift that precious to someone so undeserving.Are you my priest now?Hadrian stared at him.Royce looked back down at the stream below. She doesn’t even know me. What if she doesn’t...
The abbot told me once that lying was a betrayal to one's self. It's evidence of self-loathing. You see, when you are so ashamed of your actions, thoughts, or intentions, you lie to hide it rather tha...