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1 " We’ve found the fuzzies in the grain bins again, however. "
― Honor Raconteur , Warlords Ascending (Advent Mage Cycle #8)
2 " For two days, Shad had rehearsed what to say to his friend and former captain, the argument that would make Xiaolang help him instead of tie him up and ship him back to Garth. "
3 " Snorting, she realized she was bantering while on a stealth mission and felt slightly appalled at herself. Maybe Shad’s crazy was contagious. "
4 " Raile gave him an odd look. “You really wish to adopt her?” “I’m not sure if it’s my Rheben blood or my Tonkowacon heritage,” Trev’nor admitted honestly, “but I have this urge to adopt everyone. It’s a thing. "
5 " 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? "
6 " Ginger, who can be a sweetheart, but has the shortest temper known to man. How many things has she set fire to, again?” “All the things,” Trev’nor answered dryly. “All. I’m actually grateful for that pairing, at least that way our Water Mage will be on hand to put out whatever she’s set on fire. "
7 " You seriously think that I could have done better in that scenario?” Shad demanded incredulously. “Kid, you were in a kill box! A really tall kill box, I grant you, but that’s worse than a fatal funnel, you know? In fact, I think a watchtower is more a combination of a kill box on top of a fatal funnel, which is the worst combination in history. "
8 " more than a little disturbed by this news, but happy as well, a mood shared by all. Riyu had been one of those people that if on fire, people would throw kindling on, so no one lamented his premature death. "
9 " Shad had briefed him, though, even making up a silly limerick so it would stick. How had it gone? Something like: Long in the face is Svante, his smile has nowhere to go; He’s always fighting with Rada, with the amazing red nose; Xiaolang of course is with them, wise and mysterious is he; Which only leaves Vanya, who’s lost his hair because of the three. "
10 " And honey? Remember, you can lead them to water, but you can’t drown them.” Drown them. What a tempting notion. "