“ This had to be the most curious situation in all of her life. Not that she had a great deal to compare it to, of course, living, as she had, quite a sheltered existence. But if anyone had ever had a f… Mercedes Lackey
“ She decided at that moment that she wanted Gina for a friend... if Gina wasn't already a friend.She rather hoped that the Champion was. The more she thought about it, the more she hoped. Really, Gina… Mercedes Lackey
“ Anyway, you're to have four sets- to match jewels, I suppose- white gold, pale gold, yellow gold and rose gold. Can't have your oculars clashing with your bracelets, I suppose. I'll send the 'prentice… Mercedes Lackey
“ This was true mountain country, now, and true wilderness. Valley meadows, leafy trees halfway up the slopes, then evergreens gradually taking over at the higher altitudes... their road wound its way u… Mercedes Lackey
“ As she sat there, her feeling of loneliness increased. And this was strange, because she had always been solitary, and did not usually feel lonely when alone. But she watched Gina with Adam and--and s… Mercedes Lackey
“ They camped at night among evergreens, and George showed her how to make use of her herbs for a lentil stew for breakfast. She already was thinking longingly of the food back in the Palace- though, sh… Mercedes Lackey
“ But, Andromeda- Peri exclaimed. You are the 'most' important person in this scheme!I- what? she said. You must be joking!Peri shook his massive head. On the contrary. You are the only person here who… Mercedes Lackey
“ The tray held herb tea, buttered bread, fruit and sheep's-milk yogurt mixed with honey, something Andie particularly liked first thing in the morning. It was, in fact, breakfast in bed. Mercedes Lackey
