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21 " The humans’ motivations were easy to guess, but the wizards’ interest was a mystery. One she couldn't yet solve. She had a habit of destroying the things she couldn't understand. Nothing good ever came of someone with unclear motives stalking her. She itched to be off the station and far from them. "
― T.A. White , Rules of Redemption (The Firebird Chronicles, #1)
22 " How else did you betray this House, Mother? "
23 " The viewscreen expanded and contracted as she searched through the wreckage for the perfect spot to take out the other eel. There. Two long pieces of wreckage floated together, connected by a thin beam. That was perfect. "
24 " It's like watching lawmen and cowboys square off for the gunfight at the O.K. Corral," Jin said in fascination. "
25 " If she'd ever thought they might forgive her, that naivety was gone now, washed away by the deep currents of loathing buffeting her. It was easy to see Jace agreed. He didn't take Raider to task for speaking that way to a commanding officer or warn him to keep his mouth shut. No, he let Raider say his piece, "
26 " What are they doing?" he asked with a scowl. "Practicing," Kira said succinctly. "Practicing for what?" "The shitstorm that is life. "
27 " She gave him a sharp smile. "Why would I want to spend time with people who make it clear they don't wish to know me?" His expression tightened as he read between the lines. Why would she bother with getting Himoto what he wanted when she could just as easily gain her freedom? "
28 " Will the cage hold?" Raider snapped. "Probably." Jin didn't sound convinced. "Not good enough," the human snarled. Jin snorted. "That's the best you're going to get. I'm not a magician. I had seconds to switch the polarity to give us this much protection. Next time give me more of a head’s up if you want a more quality product. "