Lillie

“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

“...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

“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

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