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“For someone so violent, he has a gentle face, doesn't he?”
― Fuyumi Soryo (惣領 冬実)

“And tell Rowan,” Aelin said, fighting her own sob, “that I'm sorry I lied. But tell him it was all borrowed time anyway. Even before today, I knew it was all just borrowed time, but I still wish we'd had more of it.” She fought past her trembling mouth. “Tell him he has to fight. He must save Terrasen, and remember the vows he made to me. And tell him . . . tell him thank you—for walking that dark path with me back to the light.”
― Sarah J. Maas, Empire of Storms

“You all say the same thing. When something bad happens, everyone tells you to forget about it. But, I don't think you can forget that easily. You may be able to pretend you've forgotten, but I don't think anyone can completely forget.”
― Fuyumi Soryo (惣領 冬実)

“How could you not know I wanted you?"

Never in her life had Lorelei been subjected to so many emotions at once. "How could I have possibly known? If you truly wanted me" - she stumbled over the words - "why have you bene such a menace all this time?"

"Because you despise me! You think me beneath you. I could see it in your eyes, and I... God, I would have done anything to earn your respect, your attention. I just wanted you to look at me." Sylvia floundered for a moment. "When you do, I... It's terrifying. It's exhilarating. You're like something out of a nightmare.”
― Allison Saft, A Dark and Drowning Tide