David

“Having a cat around means that there are never any unexplained noises. If something crashes or thumps or goes bump in the night, you think, 'It's that damn cat again', and don't worry about it.”
― T. Kingfisher, A House with Good Bones

“If we ran then we would have to admit there was something to run from. If we ran, then the small child that lives in every soldier's heart knew that the monsters could get us.”
― T. Kingfisher, What Moves the Dead

“It seemed like once you agreed that the government could put you on a list because of something you were born with, you were asking for trouble.”
― T. Kingfisher, A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking

“I'd like to yell," said Imogene, "but this hardly seems like the time, does it?" She grimaced. "Willard, can you take the scissors? My hand is getting a cramp."

"Certainly, Lady Strauss."

"And promise you'll kill her. No gallantry, now."

"Madam." He frowned at her. "I am a butler. Do you truly believe that I do not know how to dispatch a houseguest if required?”
― T. Kingfisher, A Sorceress Comes to Call