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“Her eyes very round, seven-year-old Altamira said, with perfect gravity, “That was some excellent Mary Poppins shit right there.”
― The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
― The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
“I don't like that word," Nina said, advancing. "Call me Grisha. Call me zowa. Call me death, if you like.”
― King of Scars
― King of Scars
“As a child, I instructed your nannies and tutors very specifically not to tell you what to drink, what to eat, and what to wear. That is because I believe what you put in your body is your business, and that,” she added, raising her teacup to her lips, “includes penises.”
― The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
― The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
“We’ve talked about this,” said Jamie mildly. “Murder can’t be your first choice every time you don’t like something.” “You’ve talked about it,” Terracotta replied. “I still think it’s a good first choice.”
― The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
― The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
“Some people were always meant to be heroes.
Just like some people were always meant to be villains.”
― Supernova
Just like some people were always meant to be villains.”
― Supernova
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