Joni

“But if I hadn't lost the hand, I'd be another person entirely by now. Wishing for the hand back would be like wishing the man I already am, to be replaced by some stranger. It would be wishing my own self out of existence.”
― Megan Whalen Turner, Return of the Thief

“I think they have to show their worst selves sometimes in order to be sure that even at their worst they are loved. Irene knows how frightened he is."

The King didn't sound frightened.

"Any minute," said Eddis, "he will realise--"
As if her words were magic, silence fell in the tent and Eddis finished in a whisper. "How frightened she is.”
― Megan Whalen Turner, Return of the Thief

“That is it, Sophos. You have hit upon my greatest fear. Someone who named himself Bunny is going to outshine me on the battle field.”
― Megan Whalen Turner, Return of the Thief

“Nahuseresh tells me I am not king. Well see if he really prefers the Thief.”
― Megan Whalen Turner, Return of the Thief