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“I hate to admit my ignorance," said Nikolai. "It's so much more fun for people to discover it on their own.”
― Leigh Bardugo, King of Scars

“Laith surveyed them, glancing from Arthie’s desk to Jin’s. “Seems everyone’s contributing but the vampire.”

“I’m elevating the crew with my looks,” Matteo said matter-of-factly.”
― Hafsah Faizal, A Tempest of Tea

“I'm kind of a coward about love", she continued, "I said i wished boys would show me some secret side of themselves, but you did, and now all i wanna do is run away.”
― Holly Black, The Darkest Part of the Forest

“No weapons, khalas. No one’s risking anything besides the clothes on their person,” Laith said. For once, he and Matteo were in agreement, and it was clear the vampire didn’t like it.

“Oh, we can omit those too, if you’re concerned,” he simpered.

“I would prefer to omit you altogether,” Laith replied, then pressed his lips thin, looking irritated at himself for engaging.”
― Hafsah Faizal, A Tempest of Tea