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Sneaks, spies, defenders, heroes, masterminds, tenacious bastards - it doesn't matter what you call us. We're the ones who will do whatever it takes to stop those who believe they're entitled to wealth and power at the expense of others."
"The family business," Yelena said, smiling. -- Maria V. Snyder
It's a good thing you're not my Story Weaver. You're easily distracted by the pattern of the cloth and can't see the quality of the threads." "Well -- Maria V. Snyder
You're easily distracted by the pattern of the cloth and can't see the quality of the threads. -- Maria V. Snyder
He made a weak attempt to look innocent, but I knew better. 'Should I guess how many concealed weapons you have or should I strip search you?'
'A strip search is the only way to be absolutely certain.' Valek's deep blue eyes danced with delight. -- Maria V. Snyder
Rand rubbed his hands over his face. His anger had dissipated. I'm sorry, Yelena. I was backed into a corner and I couldn't get out without hurting someone. -- Maria V. Snyder
It had been wishful thinking, plain and simple, dangerous for me to indulge in. Hope, happiness and freedom were not in my future. -- Maria V. Snyder
Pushing magic toward the candle, I willed it to light. Nothing happened.
Irys made a strangled sound and the candle burned. "Are you directing your magic to the candle?"
"Yes. Why?"
"You just ordered me to light the candle for you," Irys said in exasperation. "And I did it. -- Maria V. Snyder
Don't worry. I'm only your escort tonight. I would offer to protect you from the drunken attentions of the other men, but I know all to well that you're quite capagble of holding your own. You're probably armed. Right?
Always. -- Maria V. Snyder
There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are small. You have to deal with each one separately, but you need to keep an eye on whats brewing for tomorrow. -- Maria V. Snyder
Everyone makes choices in life. Some bad, some good. It's called living, and if you want to bow out, then go right ahead. But don't do it halfway. Don't linger in whiner's limbo. -- Maria V. Snyder
Should haves lead to death -- Maria V. Snyder
Trust, Kiki said, Trust is peppermints. -- Maria V. Snyder
She's the nicest person I know." Zila chewed on her lower lip. "Well, the second nicest. Avry's the first. -- Maria V. Snyder
Pain jabbed Janco where the lower half of his right ear used to be. He rubbed the scar. "Now, I'm not a genius - "
"Got that right," Ari mumbled. -- Maria V. Snyder
When the effort fails, is it worth the cost? -- Maria V. Snyder
In the war room, love? What if someone comes in?"
I stood and removed his shirt. "Then they'll have a good story to tell."
"Good?" He adopted the pretense of being offended.
"Prove me wrong. -- Maria V. Snyder
Valek: You know a death sentence hasn't kept us apart before.
Yelena: Is that an order Valek?
Valek: No, it's a promise! -- Maria V. Snyder
An execution order hasn't kept us apart before. There are ways to get around it. We will be together."
"Is that an order?"
"No, a promise. -- Maria V. Snyder
Living is a risk,' I snapped at him. 'Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in the morning, you take a risk. To survive is to know you're taking that risk and to not get out of bed clutching illusions of safety. -- Maria V. Snyder
It's the problem with mistakes, they tend to linger. -- Maria V. Snyder
Before he turned away, I asked, 'What do you need?' 'I need you. I need to give you a proper kiss. I need you to be my mate. -- Maria V. Snyder
The heart is a strange beast and not ruled by logic. -- Maria V. Snyder
To Yelena, our newest food taster. May you last longer than your predecessor. -- Maria V. Snyder
Nothing like having a warrant for your execution to get a girl motivated. -- Maria V. Snyder
Lief. That's not nice, considering all your sister has done for you," admonished Perl.
"Oh right. How could I forget that she made me bait for a snake, left me on house arrest in Ixia, and smuggled me into the Keep in a coffin. -- Maria V. Snyder
How touching," Janco said, pretending to wipe his eyes. "Get going, Yelena. I don't want you to see me cry." He faked a sniffle.
"I'm sure your ego can handle it," I said. "Or will you need to beat up some trainees to feel like a man again? -- Maria V. Snyder
You're right. And so was my snake."
Snake?"
He pulled my arm out to expose my bracelet. "When I carved this my thoughts were on you, love. Your life is like this snake's coils. No matter how many turns it makes, you'll end up back where you belong. With me. -- Maria V. Snyder
One, and two, and three, four, five. Keep fighting like this and you will die, Janco sang. -- Maria V. Snyder
Back so soon?" he asked. "Too bad. I was just about to organize a search for your dead body. What happened when you knocked on the southerner magician's door to sacrifice yourself? Did they kick you out, thinking you too half-witted to waste their time on? -- Maria V. Snyder
Yes, I thought I'd try electrocution next. Since a bomb, a fire, Vinco's knife and a brief encounter with outer space didn't kill me. -- Maria V. Snyder
I do know I felt as if my heart had been shredded when I found you in our storeroom, unconscious and bleeding. And leaving you with Vinco in the holding cells was the hardest thing I've ever done.
- Riley to Trella -- Maria V. Snyder
But they fight in the name of the creator."
"I don't care if they fight in the name of broccoli. The goal remains the same. -- Maria V. Snyder
Valek coalesced from the shadows and wrapped me in his long lean arms. I soaked in his musky smell, listening to his heart beat. Strong and steady. No indication that he had been sneaking around. -- Maria V. Snyder
He huffed in amusement. She had the unique ability to attract danger even when in benign situations. Perhaps he should amend his plan and just watch her. -- Maria V. Snyder
In the end, only Leif believed that you were still alive. He thought you might be hiding somewhere, playing a game. As the rest of us grieved, Leif searched the jungle for you day after day."
"When did he finally stop?" I asked.
"Yesterday. -- Maria V. Snyder
Don't feel ashamed for having those feelings and those memories. What happened in the past can't be changed, but they can be a guide for what happens in the future. -- Maria V. Snyder
Don't worry," I said. "These men are good. They're going to heal the world. -- Maria V. Snyder
She put her hands on her hips and surveyed the area with a cocky smile on her face. The smirk spread when the traitor met my gaze.
"No hello for your old friend?" she asked me. "Don't be rude Baby Face."
"Go to hell, Wynn. -- Maria V. Snyder
Without warning, he sprawled forward, doing a face-plant in the snow.
At first, we laughed and teased. the normally surefooted Kerrick brushed snow off his cape, grumbling good-naturedly. -- Maria V. Snyder
Usually, when you slice a person, he backs off or atleast hesitates. And he's more cautious when you have drawn his blood. But these things just keep coming. Their intestines can be falling out, but it doesn't matter. -- Maria V. Snyder
Hasn't stopped us before. And besides, if they wanted to kill us, we'd be dead by now and would be having an entirely different conversation. I wonder if I'd still be mad at you, or if we would talk in words or pictures. Maybe in smells. That would be cool. -Janco -- Maria V. Snyder
Skewer is just too vague. I think if you say, 'Stand back or I'll stab him in the stomach,' then I have an idea about how serious you are. After all, Leif's stomach is his favorite body part so that's a decent threat. -- Maria V. Snyder
Two men. I had just killed two men. A killing machine, I hadn't even hesitated. Fear and rage settled deep in my chest, forming a layer of ice around my heart. -- Maria V. Snyder
You're better off fighting hand to hand than wielding a weapon you don't know how to use. A skilled opponent would simply disarm you. Then your troubles would be doubled. Not only would you be under attack, but you'd have to counter your own weapon -- Maria V. Snyder
I had hoped to hear everyone discussing how much they missed my altruistic qualities, my legendary skills as a fighter and as a lover." He leered. "Instead, you're making plans for tomorrow. Interesting how life goes on in spite of itself. -- Maria V. Snyder
I am not a fool. -- Maria V. Snyder
We don't take orders from you, Sergeant." Quain said. "Your man tried to assassinate-"
"He isn't mine. My man has eyes that change color with the seasons. -- Maria V. Snyder
Sleep? What's that? A new type of casserole? -- Maria V. Snyder
You're living in the present. It's a reminder that you can see the future if you just point the glass in the right direction. -- Maria V. Snyder
I never said it would be easy. Giving up is easy. -- Maria V. Snyder
Sieges weathered, fight together, friends forever. -- Maria V. Snyder
I'm glad you're here. We've had some ... interesting developments." Leif groaned. "That's Yelena-speak for life-threatening danger. -- Maria V. Snyder
The others had taken Valek's return in stride, although Janco made a comment about Valek's lack of hair. 'You ever notice how couples start to look alike?' he asked.
In a deadpan, Valek replied, 'Yes. In fact I was just thinking how much you and Topaz resemble each other. It's uncanny. -- Maria V. Snyder
Pretty stupid," I called after his retreating form. "To give up before all possible solutions have been tried. -- Maria V. Snyder
Your life is like this snake's coils. No matter how many turns it makes, you'll end up back where you belong. -- Maria V. Snyder
I never laugh at a beautiful woman. I'd much rather laugh and dance with her. -- Maria V. Snyder
Till death. I do swear, love." Valek whispered in my ear.
"Beyond death. My vow to you," I said.
He drew back to meet my gaze. "So we shall be. Forever united."
"We shall be," I agreed. -- Maria V. Snyder
I'm your mother. I see all. Hear all. Know all. -- Maria V. Snyder
The uniform enhanced his athletic body, and my thoughts drifted to how magnificent he would look with his uniform puddled around his feet. -- Maria V. Snyder
What we do with our free time is none of your business. Now, why don't you shuffle off to Parffet. I saw him heading toward the latrines. He'll need you to wipe his ass soon. It's the one skill you're most suited for. - Ari, pg. 188. -- Maria V. Snyder
My cape caught fire. I dived to the sand and rolled on the ground to snuff the flames. So much for my grand entrance. -- Maria V. Snyder
... Yelena? Hello?" Leif poked my arm.
"I'm here."
"What are we going to do?" Leif asked me.
"It's too late to go anywhere else. Kiki and the horses will watch the outside of the building and alert me if anyone approaches."
"Ooh, guard horses. How quaint. -- Maria V. Snyder
Right before I was escorted to the jail, Fawn waved bye bye to me. I smiled. My empty, pointless life for hers. Not bad. -- Maria V. Snyder
Valek was liquid in motion. As i watched him, one word came to mind: beautiful. -- Maria V. Snyder
Nothing says you care for me better than offering to torture my enemies."
He grinned. "No sense doing things halfhearted. And to think, some girls have to endure listening to poetry. -- Maria V. Snyder
It was in the crypt," Loren said, gesturing. "We just managed to get it here after you pulled your little surprise on us."
"You're the best." I blew him a kiss.
"Hey, what about me?" Quain asked.
"You're second best, as always," Loren said. -- Maria V. Snyder
When we reached the beach, Leif fell to his knees with a dramatic cry. "Solid ground! I'll never take you for granted again."
"Are you going to kiss the sand?" I asked.
"Don't be ridiculous."
"Now I'M the one being silly?"
"Yes. -- Maria V. Snyder
I stared at Irys. My Story Weaver had to be laughing his blue ass off right now. My future appeared to be a long twisted road fraught with knots, tangles and traps. Just the way I liked it. -- Maria V. Snyder
Yelena." I halted in the doorway, looking back over my shoulder.
"You once said I wasn't ready to believe your reason for killing Reyad. I'll believe you now."
"But I'm not ready to tell you," I said and left the room. -- Maria V. Snyder
No one is going to mess with my son or daughter."
She laughed. "You can't assassinate bullies or boys who kiss your daughter."
"Pity. -- Maria V. Snyder
And what did you give him in return?"..."My heart. -- Maria V. Snyder
Good food, fresh water, an occasional sweet and someone to care for. That's what everyone should have. -- Maria V. Snyder
Good food, fresh water, and an occasional sweet and someone to care for. That's what everyone should have. A simplistic and unrealistic view I knew, but it soothed me. -- Maria V. Snyder
I remembered my little brother, Allyn, had appeared so innocent and angelic when he slept
similar to Kerrick. It must be a survival tactic. If Allyn hadn't looked so sweet, we would have killed him while he slept. He had been pure evil when he was awake
similar to Kerrick. -- Maria V. Snyder
And clay-caked clothes are so last year. -- Maria V. Snyder
Positive thoughts lead to positive results. -- Maria V. Snyder
I peered deeper and found my soul. A little tattered and with some holes, but there all the same. It had always been there, I realized with shock. -- Maria V. Snyder
You have slipped under my skin, invaded my blood, and seized my heart. You have poisoned me. -- Maria V. Snyder
Parents teach their children to share, to play fair, to be honest. But ... surprise! Life isn't fair. And it takes a while to transition from the childhood lies to the adult reality. I -- Maria V. Snyder
There, that's better. Now you look like the wild scrub that fell into my life."
"Because you loosened the vent's screws."
"Best. Decision. Ever. -- Maria V. Snyder
Living with your decision must be hard. Nothing I or anyone can say will give you any peace. You must reconcile your actions in your heart. -- Maria V. Snyder
After almost two hours of creeping around the forest, one of the jacks discovered Belen. He had fallen asleep, and the young man had literally tripped over him. So much for his reputation. -- Maria V. Snyder
No," I said. "I'm not safe, Belen. Who is going to tear Kerrick's arm off if he hits me again? Come on," I urged. "Stay with us". -- Maria V. Snyder
If you put enough sheep together you have a herd- a force to be reckoned with. -- Maria V. Snyder
You could put the sass into assassin -- Maria V. Snyder
I'll have you know that the most delicate flowers often produce the strongest scent when crushed. -- Maria V. Snyder
He pulled back on the bridle, stopping in disbelief. "Your love for him has damaged your senses."
"And your hunger for power has affected you intelligence -- Maria V. Snyder
He pulled back and I recognized the eagerness in his blue eyes. "Interesting problem, though. Could be a bit tricky."
"Free Leif and then you can play," I said.
He grinned.
"Promise?"
"If I don't get to them first."
"That's my girl. -- Maria V. Snyder
Being a scrub was undesirable and hard work, living in crowded conditions with no privacy and just being one of many. Undistinguishable. -- Maria V. Snyder
I took three steps and was wrapped in his arms, where I belonged. No confusion here. No worries here. No troubles here. -- Maria V. Snyder
Maximum damage. It was the beginning of the end. Either we would fail or not. At least we could say we tried. -- Maria V. Snyder
You are afraid." Leif challenged.
"Am not."
"Are too."
"Am not."
"Then prove it."
I opened my mouth, but no sound came out.
Finally, I said, "I hate you."
Leif smiled. "The feeling is mutual -- Maria V. Snyder
Don't judge what you don't know. -- Maria V. Snyder
Only Valek would consider an attempt on my life a fascinating diversion. -- Maria V. Snyder
They were trying to discover a cure for the toxin," I said.
"It doesn't matter what the intentions were or what the logic was behind the decision. What matters is that six million people died." Quain gasped in mock horror. "Unless those six million people are pretending to be dead. -- Maria V. Snyder
And it's always better to check than be sorry," Quain added. "'It worked' could be code for the dead are invading."
"Wow, that's ... really random, Quain. Aside from you , who would ever put those two things together? -- Maria V. Snyder
The creator had nothing to do with her rescue." "Yeah, he should have cried, thank the Flea!" Quain said. "Ooh, I like. We should use it all the time," Loren added. They tried out variations of it as they headed inside with Flea trotting behind them. "Guess -- Maria V. Snyder
Sorry. An overdeveloped nurturing instinct comes with being a healer. -- Maria V. Snyder
Your soul is drenched black with the blood of your victims, my dear, and that is why you can't see it. When you die, that heavy blood filled essence will sink to the bottom of the earth where you will burn in eternity for your crimes. -- Maria V. Snyder
I didn't know whether to feel smart for figuring out Kiki's advice, or feel like a simpleton for having a horse tell me the right thing to do -- Maria V. Snyder
Everyone grieves in different ways. For some, it could take longer or shorter. I do know it never disappears. An ember still smolders inside me. Most days, I don't notice it, but, out of the blue, it'll flare to life. -- Maria V. Snyder
Liv held out her right index finger. "I've got a splinter that I can't get out. It's killing me and affecting my duty."
"Uh-huh." I examined the minuscule speck that could be dirt. -- Maria V. Snyder
Our souls bonded. His pleasure was my ecstasy. My blood pumped in his heart. -- Maria V. Snyder
You look like hell,' he said to me in a low voice.
'Gee, Dax, don't coat it with honey. Tell me what you really think,' I said. -- Maria V. Snyder
I'd wish you luck, but I don't think it would help.'
'Why not?'
'My lady, you make your own luck. -- Maria V. Snyder
You should know what happens when you play with fire, Cahill. Eventually, you'll get burned. -- Maria V. Snyder
As far as threats went, Yelena couldn't be outdone. -- Maria V. Snyder
Trella! You're here," he said with glee.
"Even though I'm not as smart as you, I do know where I am. -- Maria V. Snyder
There is a reason for everything. You might not be able to figure it out, and time might have made us all forget it, but the reason is there all the same. -- Maria V. Snyder
Old soul." I laughed. "You're Thirty."
"It's not the years, it's the experience," he paused. -- Maria V. Snyder
Emotion gives us strength."
"At the right time and place. -- Maria V. Snyder
How did you-"
Fool your guards? They're not very good, the forgot to check the ceiling for spiders."Valek grinned. His angular face softened. -- Maria V. Snyder
No hope, is worse than fear. -- Maria V. Snyder
Flea stared at us, I can't decide what's worse. Losing family members or not having a family member to lose. -- Maria V. Snyder
[Janco] paused. His eyes held a distant gleam as if seeing into his past. 'My first practice was a shock. I was a cocky smart aleck
'
[Opal] 'Was?'
[J] 'Be quiet. I'm telling a story here. -- Maria V. Snyder
But you've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart. -- Maria V. Snyder
Of course, you didn't want our help. Now I have to go beat up some soldier just to keep my ego intact. -- Maria V. Snyder
Bad dreams are ghosts of our fears and worries, haunting us while we sleep. I doubt Valek is in trouble. -- Maria V. Snyder
I didn't want or expect this. But I couldn't resist you. -- Maria V. Snyder
I didn't expect a knife, though. Is it the one missing from the kitchen?"
"Did Rand report it?" I felt betrayed. Why hadn't he just asked for it back?
"No. It just makes sense to keep track of large kitchen knives, so when one goes missing you're not surprised when someone attacks you with it. -- Maria V. Snyder
No, love. You're the only one who has caused me to do the oddest things. You have truly poisoned me. -- Maria V. Snyder
Weariness seemed to settle on him like a coating of dust. -- Maria V. Snyder
Knowledge, whatever the form, could be as effective as a weapon. -- Maria V. Snyder
You had lots of visitors, but they were all quiet."
"Oh real funny. Tease the blind man."
~Trella to Logan, pg. 114-115 -- Maria V. Snyder
There are certain people I trust no matter what. Even when it seems like they've turned into monsters, you need to stay true to them. Because, in the end, they'll be the ones backing you up. -- Maria V. Snyder
Janco smiled with a predatory grin. If anyone beats us. And I'm feeling disinclined to allow that to happen. -- Maria V. Snyder
I stepped closer to him and lowered my voice. 'If you could change one thing, what would it be?'
He pulled the sheep pendant from his pocket. A question filled his eyes. I held out my hand. Riley placed it in my palm and I curled my finger around the necklace, pressing the metal into my skin. -- Maria V. Snyder
Yippee. I've been promoted from fire lighter to delivery boy. I'll write a letter home to Mother. She'll be so pleased.
Leif -- Maria V. Snyder
There might be plenty of rainy days, but those perfect ones will make all the memories of rain disappear. -- Maria V. Snyder
He grows on you. Sort of like a barnacle. -- Maria V. Snyder
Only the weak invite their demons to live with them. Isn't that right? -- Maria V. Snyder
His movements were so graceful that I wondered if he had been a dancer, but his words betrayed to me that his fluid gestures were those of a trained killer. -- Maria V. Snyder
I am Trella the victorious leader of the Force of Sheep rebellion. Yes the name sounds ridiculous, and I still can't believe we named a major life changing event after livestock - or actually a stuffed animal - but it made sense at the time. -- Maria V. Snyder
In keeping with his cryptic nature, all your Story Weaver said was 'The horses know where to go.' It's certainly not a military strategy I would use, but I've learned that the south uses its own strategy. And, strangely enough, it works. -- Maria V. Snyder
Mixing myself with the hard stone. A stone had a single purpose: to -- Maria V. Snyder
He pulled my arm out to expose my bracelet. "When I carved this, my thoughts were on you, love. Your life is like this snake's coils. No matter how many turns it makes, you'll end up back where you belong. With me." His sapphire eyes held a promise. - Valek -- Maria V. Snyder
Exactly. You can shoulder all the blame and become a martyr. Provided anyone knows what or who you're martyring for. Or you can accept that some things are important enough to fight for and realize there will be sacrifices along the way. -- Maria V. Snyder
I mulled over the implications and decided not to waste my time worrying about what everyone else thought, or to bother attempting to change their perceptions. My time at the Keep was just a stopover. Let them wonder. -- Maria V. Snyder
Valek smiled. "Good. First, send Kade a reply, asking
him not to come." He pointed at the unopened letter on the table. I had forgotten about it. Sealed with wax, the message appeared
to be secured. Valek shrugged. "I was bored. -- Maria V. Snyder
He was the test I hadn't studied for, the quiz I was bound to fail. Out of my depth. -- Maria V. Snyder
I wanted to dissolve into the floor, mixing myself with the hard stone. A stone had a single purpose: to be. No complicated promises, no worries and no feelings. -- Maria V. Snyder
only one way to find out -- Maria V. Snyder
Reviewing our fight, I asked Janco, Why do you rhyme when you fight? -- Maria V. Snyder
Ari said you screamed and raved a lot while he took care of you. In fact, he said that if Reyad was alive today, he'd gut the bastard without a moment's hesitation. I just thought you might want to know." Janco gave me a brotherly kiss on the forehead and left. -- Maria V. Snyder
Your path is clear," said Moon Man. "You need to find it."
And the best way to find something you had lost was to return to the last place you remembered having it. In my case, I needed to start at the very beginning. -- Maria V. Snyder
What have I earned from you, Valek? Loyalty? Respect? Trust?"
"You have my attention. But give me what I want, and you can have everything. -- Maria V. Snyder
I hate a mystery. I would have let the identity of the Commander's successor remain a secret, as I have for fifteen years, but tonight's opportunity was too tempting. With eight drunken Generals sleeping it off, I could have danced on their beds without waking them.
- Valek -- Maria V. Snyder
Can you feel your pulse? That means Valek isn't here, because if he was, you'd be dead. No pulse. -- Maria V. Snyder
No need to act, i let my fear show "He killed himself," i whispered.
Eve raised an eyebrow. "Fourteen times?"
"He had bad aim. -- Maria V. Snyder
Ursan flourished the knife, threatening me. "Talk, or I'll start cutting off body parts."
"Yours? Or mine?" I kept my voice steady despite my insides twisting into goo. "It's an important distinction. -- Maria V. Snyder
We should make a list of who doesn't want to kill you, love. It'd be shorter. I'd be offended, but it was actually a good idea. -- Maria V. Snyder
My mind's screaming went unvoiced. Logic grabbed the panic and wrestled it to the ground. -- Maria V. Snyder
It's the effort, not the results that matter. -- Maria V. Snyder
I understood that Valek's loyalty to the Commander was without question. His blue eyes held a fierce determination and I knew in my soul that Valek would take his own life after he had taken mine. -- Maria V. Snyder
I doubt I would ever be missed. Noted absent, charged delinquent, reprimanded but never missed. -- Maria V. Snyder
It's incomprehensible to me why a magician would create something that can be used against him. It's like giving your sword to your previously unarmed enemy, and then being surprised when he stabs you with it!" Bruns -- Maria V. Snyder
My feelings toward you were genuine. Those days we were together as a couple were the happiest of my life. -- Maria V. Snyder
Love trumps logic. And when it comes to you, love, I can be extremely irrational. -- Maria V. Snyder
Lavender Lady not go again," Kiki said in my mind.
"I'll try to avoid it. No promises, though."
She huffed. "Next time Kiki go."
"A Horsefinder?"
"Help Lavender Lady. -- Maria V. Snyder
Your fear remains strong. You are not ready to face your story, preferring instead to surround yourself with knots. Someday, they will strangle you. -- Maria V. Snyder
Some Queen of the Pipes, I thought. I'd believed I was better than a mindless drone. But I was the mindless one, hiding away. Even now I referred to them as if I didn't belong. -- Maria V. Snyder
Poisoned, pursued and living with a psychopath. Not what I would consider the good life. Death has its perks. -- Maria V. Snyder
We are searching for the same thing," Stripey said.
"How do you know?" Janco asked.
"I read his mind." The Sitian pointed to Ari. "Yours was too ... chaotic. Too many useless thoughts to wade through."
A compliment or an insult? Janco guessed compliment and preened. -- Maria V. Snyder
Many have tried to kill us. All have failed.
-Valek -- Maria V. Snyder
Ah, Kerry. You've found your heart. Who is she?"
...
"A healer, but she's ... gone. -- Maria V. Snyder
You have my heart, my soul, my life. I'm an empty shell without you. -- Maria V. Snyder
The benefit of appearing so young is I'm constantly underestimated -- Maria V. Snyder
There will always be sharks in the water. Nothing you can do about it except be careful where you swim." "Your -- Maria V. Snyder
Out of nowhere, Valek appeared before me, yelling in my ear, shaking my shoulders. Stupidly, belatedly, I realized he was the drunk. Who else but Valek could win a fight against four large men when armed only with a beer mug? -- Maria V. Snyder
Another relative?" Valek asked.
A broad smile stretched Moon Man's lips. "Yes. I am her mother's uncle's wife's
third cousin."
Valek and Moon Man -- Maria V. Snyder
Mr. Kerrick wants your hair one color so you don't stand out so much.
Mr. Kerrick could kiss my ass. -- Maria V. Snyder
My sanity threatened to take a holiday without me. -- Maria V. Snyder
Kerrick the weed. -- Maria V. Snyder
What happened in the past can't be changed, but it can be a guide for what happens in your future. -- Maria V. Snyder
The Commander assigned jobs based on skills and intelligence, not on gender. -- Maria V. Snyder
Sieges weathered. -- Maria V. Snyder
Nice Kerrick was scarier than Mean Kerrick. -- Maria V. Snyder
But how many times can you upset someone and still return to normal? Isn't there a point when the person gives up on you? -- Maria V. Snyder
Her amber eyes burned into mine with all the hate and loathing she could muster. Underneath, though, she was terrified. Hate and loathing didn't bother me, but fear was a powerful emotion. Fear causes the dog to bite and Roze was one bitch. -- Maria V. Snyder
Lying to yourself is easy, too. I know. It's much harder to stay and deal with consequences. -- Maria V. Snyder
Oh, you made an impression. Like a stone caught in my boot. -- Maria V. Snyder
Resting, recuperating, moping, it's all the same. -- Maria V. Snyder
Here we go. Kerrick was as subtle as a thunderstorm. -- Maria V. Snyder
Why is she convinced Ambrose is out to get her" Leif asked
"Ambrose?" Yelena raised a slender eyebrow. She carried a tray of tea and fruit. "You're on a first name basis with the Commander now?"
"I usually call him Amby, but not in mixed company. -- Maria V. Snyder
As her newest apprentice, it had been my job to go to the market every morning. I had gotten all the jobs no one else wanted, but I had treated each task as if it had been essential to do well
a trick I had learned from my father. -- Maria V. Snyder
One thing Valek did know how to do - sew. The other assassins hadn't called him the King Knitter for nothing. -- Maria V. Snyder
I feel an extremely annoyed thunderstorm nearby," Kade warned. "Actually, I'm the one annoyed. The thunderstorm could go either way." - Storm Glass -- Maria V. Snyder
But it seems there is more than one way to poison a person's heart, and it doesn't require a meal. -- Maria V. Snyder
Knowing and believing are sometimes hard to combine. -- Maria V. Snyder
Yalena: Could you always open your door?
Kiki: Yes. Fence, too.
Yalena Why don't you?
Kiki: Hay sweet. Fresh water. Peppermints. -- Maria V. Snyder
Knife fighting was his forte, but he wouldn't have time to have a proper match. Pity. -- Maria V. Snyder
It's your fault. I was defending you!" I blurted.
He paused. "In protecting my honor, you exposed months of work. I should be flattered? -- Maria V. Snyder
I signaled when Owen's wife was linked to him, who was linked to Yelena. Valek paused, marveling at the intricacies of magical communication. Ixia really needed to find a way to keep up. -- Maria V. Snyder
The past shouldn't be forgotten. It should be used as a guide for future situations and not used as a reason to avoid making difficult decisions. There was always a choice. -- Maria V. Snyder
They actually think I would abandon the Commander. they have no concept of loyalty. -- Maria V. Snyder
They were my family, yet they were strangers. -- Maria V. Snyder
I always remember the faces and names of my enemies. I don't want to forget to kill anyone. -- Maria V. Snyder
Valek leaned back in his chair and said to me, "I don't think I would have made it past the audition,Yelena. I probably would have set my hair on fire by this point."
"What's a singed head for the sake of art?" I teased. He laughed. -- Maria V. Snyder
When I failed to move, Valek pushed me off the mat and curled in my place under the covers. "Ahh. Still warm."
"You're evil," I said, but he feigned sleep. -- Maria V. Snyder
Fourteen years without a mother had me believe I could be stoic when I finally met her. -- Maria V. Snyder
You asked how I can be so calm. I don't have time not to be. I would like to grieve and worry and carry on, but that doesn't achieve results. -- Maria V. Snyder
I balled my hands into tight fists to keep them from wrapping around Mr. I-Know-Everything's superior neck. -- Maria V. Snyder
Ari grunted a greeting. "What took you ... so long?" His breath huffed with the effort.
"I stopped for a snack, and ordered us a couple beers," Janco said. "We should finish him soon. I hate warm beer. -- Maria V. Snyder
My plans had seemed straightforward, then my road kept dipping and turning and I kept getting caught in its traps. No I felt mired in mud in the middle of nowhere. Lost. -- Maria V. Snyder
Valek's thoughts returned to Yelena. An icy finger of loneliness touched the emptiness inside him. She was in Sitia, where she needed to be to learn about her magical powers, but she had taken his heart with her. -- Maria V. Snyder
Your soul fits the void in my soul perfectly. -- Maria V. Snyder
Valek had learned the best way to distribute information was to classify it as secret. -- Maria V. Snyder
I gave him a bored look. I had been threatened many times before and had learned that the men who didn't make verbal threats were the most dangerous. -- Maria V. Snyder
Did you live here?" Leif asked. I nodded. "For two years"."Where did you stay?" "I had a room in Valek's suite." Leif shot me an incredulous look. "Boy, you worked fast. -- Maria V. Snyder
I did what any good rat would do. I bit down on the guard's hand until I tasted blood. -- Maria V. Snyder
For the first time, I was the center of attention. Everyone watched me as if I were a bomb. Would I explode and cause a disaster or would I pop and cause a miracle? -- Maria V. Snyder
I had realized my fears and acknowledged my mistakes. -- Maria V. Snyder
Besides, thinking kind thoughts about Valek could be extremely dangerous. I could admire his skills, and be relieved when he was on my side in a fight. But for a rat to like the cat? That scenario ended only one way. With one dead rat. -- Maria V. Snyder
Don't knock the power of a pest," Leif said. "Persistance and stubborness can be useful in many situations. -- Maria V. Snyder
I'd like you to make a commitment to me as well. Will you be my mate? -- Maria V. Snyder
I never pretended with you. -- Maria V. Snyder
Every person has the latent ability to read minds and influence the physical world without touching it, but they don't have the ability to connect with the power source. -- Maria V. Snyder
Words are easy. It's convincing the heart that's hard. -- Maria V. Snyder
His words sliced through my heart, cutting it into little pathetic pieces. -- Maria V. Snyder
Followed a step behind. My thoughts churned as my emotions seesawed -- Maria V. Snyder
Locked in darkness that surrounded me like a coffin, I had nothing to distract me from my memories. -- Maria V. Snyder
Trusting is hard. Knowing who to trust, even harder. -- Maria V. Snyder
THAT'S PATHETIC, YELENA," Dax complained. "An all-powerful Soulfinder who isn't all-powerful. Where's the fun in that?" He threw up his long thin arms in mock frustration.
"Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not the one who attached the 'all-powerful' to the title. -- Maria V. Snyder
Oscove?" Valek paused. "He didn't have the stomach for it. -- Maria V. Snyder
With a touch of sarcasm. Glass is an amazing material. Versatile, -- Maria V. Snyder
It's a dirty way to fight, but I'm late for lunch.
- Valek to Yelena -- Maria V. Snyder
Unfortunately, diplomacy was a dance I needed to learn. -- Maria V. Snyder
The Queen Seeker was back! -- Maria V. Snyder
Love trumps logic?"
"Every time, -- Maria V. Snyder
I offer my heart, entrust my soul and give my life to you. -- Maria V. Snyder
You look stunning, I blurted. Mortified, I blushed as a rush of heat spread through my body. I must have swallowed more brandy than I'd realized. -- Maria V. Snyder
Fear can be a big motivator. -- Maria V. Snyder
I may have discovered what those beans are." It was a weak opening. What I really wanted to say was, "What the hell's the matter with you?" But I thought a soft approach more prudent. -- Maria V. Snyder
You can't let the past ruin your future. -- Maria V. Snyder