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1 " She had seen what it cost him and her heart quickened with compassion. For that alone, she might have loved him almost. "
― Cecilia Dart-Thornton , The Battle of Evernight (The Bitterbynde, #3)
2 " Riding upon the back of a waterhorse - what mortal had ever stayed in such a seat for so long? On a horse made of cold currents and liquid convergences, jests and trickery - pressed against a hide like the burnished sea of midnight, thing look different to the rider. "
3 " Down the violet wind slid syrinx melodies, wild as foxes, mad as love, strange as wakening. "
4 " The raven spread out its glossy wings and departed like hope. "
5 " Mindful of not thanking their benefactors, in case, like wights, they took offense, she added, "Your kindness is gratefully acknowledged. May your trees be forever fruitful. "
6 " Careful, even now, not to thank the wights, she added, "You have all been most kind. "
7 " Should they be thanked or does thanks drive them away?"You honor us," she stammered. "We request your help. "