Nereid

“Most of us can't help but live as though we've got two lives to live, one is the mockup, the other the finished version, and then there are all those versions in between.”
― André Aciman

“Just then Trafton walked up to the four of us. "I can see this is a little gang on campus" said Trafton "How do I join?"
"Dial 1800 - not on your life and see how that works out for you," said Lisabelle
Tafton smiled at her "I know that behind that harsh exterior you have a kind and gentle soul." "No" said Lisabelle "I really don't. I'm pretty much always this unpleasant with the desired result of being left alone. Why am I not being left alone?”
― "Elemental Rising" by Maddy Edwards

“Trust your feelings never disown your instincts.”
― N.G. Osborne, Refuge

“That boy needs a hobby."
"Stalking is a hobby."
"So is serial killing.”
― Darynda Jones, Death and the Girl Next Door