It is too easy to say 'what if' and paint a picture of a perfect world.

The pair smiled desperately at one another. And for the first time ever, despite the fact that everyone he knew - even the gods themselves - would condemn him for it, Jebel didn't think of Tel Hesani as a slave, but as an equal.

... please Lady... Do not speak of it. I was young and foolish." "You most certainly were." "You are cruel, Evanna.

The moon's a powerful mistress. She can reach through any wall or covering and work her wicked charms.

but you were a fool to bring that pider into this house

Childhood is the purest state. The pure of heart never leave it behind. Their life merely takes them on a cirtuitous route away from, and then back to it.

It is good to be taught humility when we are young. If we do not exeperience pain as children, we will cause pain as adults.