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1 " Deckhand’s just a fancy word for a person who does everything.” “Where I work, they call people like that a free-wrench. That was my job.” “So "
― Joseph R. Lallo , Free-Wrench (Free-Wrench #1)
2 " Few better ways exist to ensure problems will arise in a given task than by making plans for afterward. "
3 " Well, Caldera is beautiful, and it will always be my home… but what can I say? Once you’ve had a taste of the sky, the land just seems so small.” “Couldn’t "
4 " Well, sometimes class can come in handy. But you don’t need class if you have a monkey-toe.” “Let’s "
5 " Far below, the purple mist parted and an ornate tram rose out of the fug. It was a work of art, as exquisite as anything Nita might have found in her own land. Looping gold-plated filigree covered the outside. The brass-work was polished to a glorious sheen, and the wood was flawless ebony. “It’s… magnificent.” “What did you expect?” “Well, from the way you’ve described them, I expected a ferryman guiding something from the gates of hell.” “Mmm. And who’s to say this ain’t what that looks like?” The "
6 " What are they? Pirates?” Nita cried. “No, raiders,” Lil said, drawing her revolver. “What’s the difference?” “Pirates rob you and kill you, raiders kill you and rob you.” She readied her weapon. “It’s a big difference, trust me.” Another "
7 " The Calderans valued inspiration and creation above all else, and it showed in everything they did. Elegant columns and intricate statuary adorned even modest homes. The streetlights were cast and polished with the same care as a set of fine silverware and gleamed in the sun. "