If curiosity killed the cat, it was satisfaction that brought it back.

Flattery will get you everywhere," Sam says, "Except, apparently, off a roof.

And stupid. Brave and Stupid." Ravus smiled, but then his smile sagged. "But nothing can stop you from being terrible once you've learned how.

Jewels, lies, slips of paper, dried flowers, memories of thing long past, useless quotations, idle hands, beads, buttons, and mischief.

Nevermore," Lolli said. "That's what Luis calls it, because there are three rules: Never more than once a day, never more than a pinch at a time, and never more than two days in a row.

You don't have to protect these people, Cassel." I am these people.

Don't be drinking the Haterade.