I doubt she likes the idea of seeing him put back in a cage.โ โMaybe not,โ he said. โBut she knows that the Authority are the only people who might be able to help him.โ โOr kill him,โ I said. โThat too. What is life without risk?โ โLong?โ Terric laughed, a sort of high whooping that made meโand Zayvion, much to my surpriseโsmile. Contagious. For all he had a serious exterior, Terric was the guy youโd want to sit next to at a funny movie, just to hear him laugh.
Devon MonkBut it is clear to me that our survivalโboth yours and mineโwill be dictated by how well you and I can work together.โ โSo weโre screwed?
Devon MonkWhether you approach your dreams on soft feet or in a breathless run, just so long as you acknowledge that your dreams are valuable and worthy of pursuing, then youโve made it.
Devon MonkA corner of his mouth quirked up. โI play pool. Shoot hoops sometimes too. Any other sport youโre curious about?โ โHockey? Polo?โ โSimultaneously. Trick is to keep the horses on their skates.
Devon MonkI wouldnโt want you to get in the shower and then pass out or some such. How about if I help you get out of your clothes? Iโm an expert in platonic undressings.โ He gave me that wicked smile. โGive it a rest. Iโm not going to strip naked in front of you, and Iโd rather pee in private.โ โHalf the injuries in a home happen in the bathroom. What kind of friend would I be to let you face that kind of danger alone? I mean, sure, you walked out of death, but this is a shower.โ โShame. Get out of my bathroom.
Devon Monk