P. Tempest > Quotes

“What does that mean?” I interrupted “It means if you interrupt me again I will smack you,” Fion said pointing a finger at me sternly before continuing, “Now let me finish, boy.”
― Tempest, MageLife: The Tale Of The Punch-Clock Mage

“Give a man something for free and he squanders and abuses it. Make him work hard for it and he will value it.”
― Tempest, MageLife: The Tale Of The Punch-Clock Mage

“I reached out to gently touch the bundle of girl and blanket, my hand gently rested on what could have been a shoulder. “Sophia, are you okay?” I asked softly. The bundle exploded into motion, a tangle of limbs and fabric pulled away from me rapidly, flows of earth touched magic flickering throughout, and she fell off the bed. I made a point not to laugh. “Oww” her voice softly moaned. She wiggled out of the blankets.”
― Tempest, MageLife: The Tale Of The Punch-Clock Mage

“Hang on that still doesn't explain what you mean by echoed back," Lyphia said. Jase looked a touch uncomfortable. He shifted away a step. “No don't start pacing; I don't want a lecture, just a nice simple explanation.” I said. I knew the signs. Jase looked crestfallen, but didn't pace. He looked down at me “Fine,”
― Tempest, MageLife: The Tale Of The Punch-Clock Mage

“Elan was one of these rare people that was charming and unfailing polite yet still managed to somehow insult you with every breath he took.”
― Tempest, MageLife: The Tale Of The Punch-Clock Mage

“the door opened. Jase and Fion were at the door. “Is it okay to come in?” Jase asked. He looked worried. Fion on the other hand looked exactly the same as he had the last time I saw him. “I don't know why you ask Jase, we were coming in even if he said no,” Fion said gruffly. Jase turned to look at Fion, “Because it’s polite Master,” Jase said tiredly this sounded like a long-standing disagreement. “Ha, screw polite, just get the job done. And stop calling me Master, you know I can't stand all this sucking up,” Fion said as he walked towards me. “It’s not sucking up Fion, its respect,” Jase said as he followed the older mage. “Well done boy,”
― Tempest, MageLife: The Tale Of The Punch-Clock Mage