Lillie

“That sort of kindness, it gets into your bones. Once you’ve felt it, you can’t help but look for ways to pass the feeling on.”
― Beth O'Leary, The No-Show

“She asks me to kill the spider.
Instead, I get the most
peaceful weapons I can find.

I take a cup and a napkin.
I catch the spider, put it outside
and allow it to walk away.

If I am ever caught in the wrong place
at the wrong time, just being alive
and not bothering anyone,

I hope I am greeted
with the same kind
of mercy.”
― Rudy Francisco, Helium

“He looks like a prince." she continued wistfully.
"Well," said Elliot. "The monarchy are historically inbred.”
― Sarah Rees Brennan, In Other Lands

“...I have always felt that it was a privilege to be your friend, and I have never wanted you to change in any way at all.”
― Sarah Rees Brennan, In Other Lands