Funny how "question" contains the word "quest" inside it, as though any small question asked is a journey through briars.
Catherynne M. ValenteI am a Prince," he replied, being rather dense. "It is the function of a Princeโvalue Aโto kill monstersโvalue Bโfor the purpose of establishing orderโvalue Cโand maintaining a steady supply of maidensโvalue D. If one inserts the derivative of value A (Prince) into the equation y equals BC plus CD squared, and sets it equal to zero, giving the apex of the parabola, namely, the point of intersection between A (Prince) and B (Monster), one determines value Eโa stable kingdom. It is all very complicated, and if you have a chart handy I can graph it for you.
Catherynne M. ValenteI've always had enough, even if my enough and your enough are as different as an elephant and a minaret.
Catherynne M. Valente