Phury?" "No, I'm not gay." "Don't feel like you need to hide it or anything." "I wouldn't. I'm just not." "You bi, then?

I don't do farm animals. Can't stand hay in your leathers? Or wool in my teeth.

V tired to imagine giving up his proclivities. "My monster needs to get out. Especially now.

For no good reason, he thought of Xhex. Xhex was a thunderstorm made up of hues of black and iron gray, power leashed but no less lethal for its control. Cormia was a sunny day cast in rainbow of brightness. He put his hand over his heart and bowed to her, then left. As he started up for his room, he wondered whether he liked the storm or the sunshine better.

Man, you cannot be real," the human said softly. "Why not?" "You just can't." She laughed a little. "Well, I am." He cleared his throat again. Offered her a lopsided grin. "Mind if I ask you to prove it?" "How?" "Can I touch your hair?

Don't think I was the only reason he healed. You're his light, Marissa. Don't ever forget that.

I have no words. Sixteen languages, but no words. -Vishous