Netta

“Nonsense. Everyone knows Canadians are a peaceful people.” He was laughing now.
“Tell that to the White House circa 1812,” I told him.
“Oh? Why?”
“Because that’s the year the peace-loving Canadians burned it to the ground.”
Dominick grabbed an empty bottle and jumped onto his chair. The room got silent in an instant as everyone paused to look at him. “Cheers to 1812.” He lifted his empty bottle.
The whole room whooped and raised their full glasses, howling in unison.
I could barely hear over the sound of my own laughter.”
― Sierra Dean, Keeping Secret

“The benefit of appearing so young is I'm constantly underestimated”
― Maria V. Snyder, Storm Glass

“But how many times can you upset someone and still return to normal? Isn't there a point when the person gives up on you?”
― Maria V. Snyder, Spy Glass

“Good to know I made a lasting impression.”

“Oh, you made an impression. Like a stone caught in my boot.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Touch of Power