Shani

“Between us, we have the fire and the water. I'm quite sure that together, we can take on the wind.”
― R.F. Kuang, The Dragon Republic

“Zylas spun on his chair to face me. “Payilas. I will not harm your allies.” I resisted an unexpected sting of tears. “Thank you, Zylas.” “If you were not so weak, you would not need any allies but me.” My sappy gratitude evaporated. “Every time you say something nice, you ruin it.” “We talked about nice.”
― Annette Marie, Taming Demons for Beginners

“Eshathē zh'ūltis." He closed his eyes. ”Īt eshanǡ zh'ūltis."
”What does that mean?"
”You are stupid…and I am stupid.”
― Annette Marie, Taming Demons for Beginners

“Zylas?" I prompted impatiently. ”How do we find the demon?"
”Mailēshta."
”What?"
”Annoying," he translated.
”What's annoying?"
”You."
I gritted my teeth. ”Very mature, Zylas.”
― Annette Marie, Taming Demons for Beginners