Lorien

“The horrific emotional consequences of the worst mistake of his life aside, Kai had an idea.”
― Martha Wells, Witch King

“Kai stepped close, circled to face his prey, and wrapped his hand around the ghoul's throat. "Do mortals just walk into your channel house all the time? Am I one? Am I stupid?
The ghoul choked out, "I didn't know you were a..."
"Say it." Kai smiled.
"... a demon."
"You idiot." Kai leaned closer to whisper, "I'm the demon.”
― Martha Wells, Witch King

“I don’t know if I can do what you want me to do, Bashara. If I can stay calm and always think ahead, like you do. I’m so angry I could burn the world.”
Bashara didn’t seem concerned. “Unfortunately, someone else has already burned it. We need to unburn it.” He looked up, his expression serious. “Will you help me do that, Kai?”
Kai had already made that decision. “Yes.”
― Martha Wells, Witch King

“I’ll give you one more answer. The words Bashasa spoke to me before he died were ‘Don’t let everything we fought for be for nothing.”
― Martha Wells, Witch King