Alis Meece

“Life—life was pain. Pain, and joy. Joy because of the pain.”
― Sarah J. Maas, Kingdom of Ash

“Things were always changing, even when they didn’t feel like it. Alice wondered if no one ever felt as old as they were because it happened so slowly, and you were only ever one day slower and creakier, and the world changed so gradually that by the time cars had evolved from boxy to smooth, or green taxis had joined yellow ones, or MetroCards had replaced tokens, you were used to it. Everyone was a lobster in the pot.”
― Emma Straub, This Time Tomorrow

“Carl: Donut, be cool. This doesn’t have to turn into a fight. She was trying something, and whatever it was, it didn’t work. We don’t want to fight her. “You tried to kill Katia you fucking bitch!” Donut cried. She blasted a full-strength Magic Missile right into Hekla’s face.”
― Matt Dinniman, The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook

“You’re not afraid to go alone?” “Of course I’m afraid. Anyone in their right mind would be. But my task is more important than fear, I think.”
― Sarah J. Maas, Kingdom of Ash