Rebecca

“Hm. But if you are willing to commit to me – if you grant me the privilege of your trust – then in return, I offer myself as your steadfast companion, who faces all things at your side. I will honour you in body and spirit. You will be my highest calling. Neither of us has a home, but as long as you want me, I will do all I can to be your harbour.”
― Samantha Shannon, The Dark Mirror

“Fucking mountains", she wheezed out. "Nothing but ... jumped-up hills." She clutched her side. "Taking up space for eons, being outrageously hard to climb."
I gave her a hand. "You all right there, champ?"
"No, I'm dying. Let me expire.”
― Samantha Shannon, The Dark Mirror

“Paige," Arcturus said. "What happened to your wrist?"
"You know how Jaxon looked as if he'd run his face straight into a wall?"
"I see." He considered. "You should have used your stronger hand.”
― Samantha Shannon, The Dark Mirror

“That word you used. The descent into the underworld,' I said. 'What's the opposite?'
'An anabasis. The journey back to the surfae, made by those not yet ready for death.' He nodded to the archway. 'You climb first, little dreamer. I will follow.'
With a nod, I went to the other steps. I walked in front of Arcturus, and trusted that he was behind me, all the way.”
― Samantha Shannon, The Dark Mirror