Nessa

“Morozko was there, between one blink and the next. She hadn't put the men to sleep. He had. He was there, himself, real, in the treasure-room with her.

Now the winter-king was turning pale eyes on her. She stared. It was really him. Pulled to her, somehow, as she remembered his power. As though drawing him to her was easier than calling down sleep herself.

Summoned. She'd summoned the winter-king like a stray spirit.

The both realized it at the same time. The shock in his face mirrored the feeling in hers.

For an instant, they were silent.

Then he spoke. "A thunderstorm, Vasya?" he said, with effort.”
― Katherine Arden, The Winter of the Witch

“Their gods were back. Tiger Lily had Called them. And the Englanders were doomed.”
― Jodi Lynn Anderson, Tiger Lily

“Fortunately, I am not of a fainting disposition”
― Bram Stoker, Dracula

“The mushroom-spirit was suddenly fierce. "He is not to kick over any of my mushrooms."

"That depends," said the Bear pointedly. "If my brave mistress does not give me something better to do than run to and fro in the dark, I will happily kick over all your mushrooms.”
― Katherine Arden, The Winter of the Witch