Mistresses, have you ever noticed that when we disagree with a male- I hesitate to say 'man'- or find ourselves in a position over males, the first comment they make is always about our reputations or...
She glared at him. Why are you forever asking hard questions?
Thus went my first Court Day.I think I'm going to puke.
Don't let him upset you, Niko told the four softly. He's old and he's frightened.
I forgot my purse of laughter when I dressed this mornin', she told me. Have you not bought anythin' the last few days? Prices have gone up. Pay or starve, it's all one to me.
If I say you're a goatherd's son, you say, 'Yes, Lord Ralon.'Alanna gasped with fury. I'd as soon kiss a pig! Is that what you've been doing-kissing pigs? Or being kissed?
I love you, Jonathan, she whispered.A long arm snaked around her, and he pulled her against his side.I know, he said. I just wanted to be sure you knew it, too.
I would apologize for my rudeness, if I had any manners. Happily, I don't.
If you have to hit--hit low.
We can't just act without thinking anymore, Tris. They've been trying to teach as that all along. I guess if we're mages, we can't exactly be kids, can we?- Sandry after the pirate attack
At last Niko dropped his hands, and opened his eyes. His perfect tree illusion solidified and settled.Very nice, said Briar with approval. Couldn't have done better myselfCouldn't do it at all yoursel...
Rosethorn had gone to her room the moment Niko started to cough. Now she returned with her syrup and a firm look in her eye. I thought you were having trouble last night. Drink this. She poured some i...
Not all nine-fingered girls have hatchets, she said in Tradertalk. Some of us just tried to have a conversation with a snapping turtle.(Sandry to Daja, referring to her conversation with Tris.)
Evvy: Is she going to eat Jooba-hooba? She looks like she's going to bite him, at least. Briar: No — if she bit him, he'd die.
What has to do with the price of peas in Persopolis?
Ozorne, please don't let him try to make me into a battle mage. I wish you'd told me that's what you wanted. Arram stopped and grabbed his friend by the arms. I won't do it. I'm not a killer. I'll nev...
Well, label me very impressed and ship me to Carthak!
The god touched me once, Beka. I'd soon not get his attention again.
You are a bloody-minded savage. I hope you are kidnapped by centaurs.
She wanted an extra advantage today, more than she'd had in training with Raoul or knights like Jerel. When the trumpet blared, she told Peachblossom, Charge.Muscles bunched under her. The gelding fle...