Quillian

“There is a topic being left unaddressed, and Belwether is starting to feel his way around its edges, like a man sizing up a hedge, clippers in hand. To such a man, the existence of an article like a microcassette tape, contents unknown, might represent a challenge: Is this to be incorporated into the topiary, or clipped away, bagged and despatched? Soon enough, he feels, the answer will make itself known.”
― Mick Herron, Clown Town

“River once described Lamb as a coiled sponge. That was his current mode. At any moment, without warning, he might not do anything.”
― Mick Herron, Clown Town

“When Tavener invited you to trust her, count your spoons. And if you didn't bring spoons, check she hasn't planted one on you, to have you arrested for theft later.”
― Mick Herron, Clown Town

“And while I’m famously tolerant of all manner of outrageous impositions, if there’s one thing I will not do, it’s suffer fucking consequences.”
― Mick Herron, Clown Town