Aurorae

“He's my father!" she bellowed, pointing to Trevanion.

"Vestie!" Beatriss said firmly, stopping to stare up at her. "I'll snip at the tongue if I ever see it in such a way again! Trevanion, speak to her."

Vestie hung her head, shamefaced.

"Vestie," he said, his voice still gentle.

"Yes, Father."

"Shout it out louder, my love. Shout it out louder.”
― Melina Marchetta, Froi of the Exiles

“We must always be careful of the actions we take, for there are always unintended consequences. Sometimes they are serendipitous, other times they are appalling, but those consequences are always there. We must tread lightly in this world...until we are sure of foot.”
― Neal Shusterman, UnDivided

“There was no light at the end of the tunnel--or if there was, it was an oncoming train.”
― Terry Pratchett, Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch

“So...did she just agree to sponsor the charter?" asked Katar.
"I think so," Miri whispered.
"You think so?"Katar grabbed the paper from Miri. "If I present this in session and the queen doesn't offer her sponsorship, 'I think so' isn't going to save my head."
"Your head will be fine," said Miri. "It's your neck you should worry about.”
― Shannon Hale, Palace of Stone