Rachael

“At last they rode over the downs and took the East Road, and then Merry and Pippin rode on to Buckland and already they were singing again as they went. But Sam turned to Bywater, and so came back up the Hill, as day was ending once more. And he went on, and there was yellow light, and fire within; and the evening meal was ready, and he was expected. And Rose drew him in, and set him in his chair, and put little Elanor upon his lap. He drew a deep breath. 'Well, I'm back,' he said.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King

“There is peace out here in the open. I have friends and a garden in the stars and a kitchen full of tasty things.”
― Becky Chambers, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

“You found something dark within your own house, and you are wondering how much of it has rubbed off on you.”
― Becky Chambers, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

“Is everything sad going to come untrue?”
― J.R.R. Tolkien