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“Have I told you how hideous you look tonight?” Cardan asks, leaning back in the elaborately carved chair, the warmth of his words turning the question into something like a compliment.
“No” I say, glad to be annoyed back into the present. “Tell me.”
"I can't.”
― Holly Black, The Cruel Prince

“She slid off the bed and shuffled toward the bathroom. “Give me fifteen minutes, and then we can go.” At his disbelieving snort, she stopped and scowled at him. “What?” “You’re really going to be ready in fifteen minutes?” “Fourteen and a half, now.” She slammed the bathroom door behind her before shouting, “And make yourself useful in the meantime and cook breakfast!”
― Katie Ruggle, Hold Your Breath

“What did you do to him?” he asked in a hushed voice. “Did you get him addicted to happy pills? Did you give him a personality transplant? Hypnotism? You have to tell me, because I have a bet going with Artie.”
― Katie Ruggle, Hold Your Breath

“I think I will keep you,”
― Amy Harmon, The Bird and the Sword