Alethea

“You aren't on your own here, so stop pushing people away. Stop pushing me away.”
― Holly Jackson, Good Girl, Bad Blood

“No, hey, no.” He bent down until his eyes were level with hers. “We’re not arguing. I’m just worried about you, OK? I want to keep you safe. I love you, always will. No matter how many times you almost give me a heart attack or a nervous breakdown. It’s just…” He drew off, his voice guttering out. “It’s scary, to know that someone might want to hurt you, or make you scared. You’re my person. My little one. My Sarge. And I’m supposed to protect you.”
― Holly Jackson, As Good As Dead

“Theseus: Stop. Give me your hand. I am your friend.

Herakles: I fear to stain your clothes with blood.

Theseus: Stain them, I don't care.”
― Anne Carson, Grief Lessons: Four Plays by Euripides

“MY DAD ISNT A KILLER!!!" he yelled.
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"cant relate," Cara shrugged.”
― Holly Jackson, Good Girl, Bad Blood