Status Updates From The Rift Walker (Vampire Em...

"In a fight to simply defeat one another, in practice, I would easily best you. My strength and stamina would overwhelm you. In a fight to the death, however, I stand no chance."
"Are you being serious?"
"Of course. In life, I am your master. In death, you have no equal. You would slay me." On page 369.

"I'd say in twenty-four hours you will either be the consort of Empress Adele the first, or we'll all be dead."
"Both have their challenges," Greyfriar replied wryly. On page 357

"You make me nervous when you do that."
"Do what?"
"Brood. Your brooding is rather loud."
"Oh please. I was hardly-" His eyebrow rose. "Fine. I was brooding. It's not like you don't."
"Mine is inherent to my romantic nature. Cloaks and castles." On page 325

"That is most inconvenient. You and I may know it is not Jaga, but you and I do not need a trophy to know we have won. As royalty, we are much wiser. However, those who serve us do need symbols. After all, that is what we are to them. Someday perhaps our enemy may well march our heads through their fields. As always, a symbol." On pages 319 to 320

"I scare them." She regarded the sturdy Gurkha beside her. "And you?"
"You are my princess. You do not frighten me."
"I frighten myself sometimes." On page 318

"Why does she look for her love among the fallen enemy, even if she imagined she saw the Greyfriar here?" Msiri shook his head. "Such a great love could topple a soul over a precipice and into an unholy maw." On page 308

Stoddard stood. "You had better have a damn good rationalization for the senator."
"The earth told me where she is."
"Oh? Well, that's brilliant."

"Are we always together?"
"Every time."
"Good." On page 166

"They're fools. Females possess a unique perspective on ruling. They often temper their force with compassion and understanding. Often, avoiding a battle is greater than winning it. Males find that difficult. You have the balance of a find sword. You can strike, but you can also parry. I see you as a magnificent ruler." On page 164

"Why is it always danger and dire situations with you?" she asked.
"Nature of the beast, perhaps." His smile showed a glint of his sharp teeth. On page 117 and 118

"As with all things, one must go slowly. Life's not about rushing. There is much to enjoy if you take the time to find it and nurture it." On page 17