" He’d only given it 50-50 odds for her to succeed, and even then he imagined only a handful would be willing to brazen this dangerous land. Instead she’d brought enough staff to actually run a huge academy. “Shad. How did she do it?” “Hugs,” his mentor intoned drolly. “Hugs will change the world.” Knowing that tone, Trev’nor rolled his eyes. “No, seriously.” “I am serious,” Shad rebuked with mock hurt. “Why does no one believe me when I’m being serious? "

― Honor Raconteur , Warlords Ascending (Advent Mage Cycle #8)