Unicorns," I said. "Very dangerous. You go first.

Laugh whenever you can. Keeps you from killing yourself when things are bad. That and vodka.

Answer my question, Dresden,' Nicodemus growled. 'What is that?' 'A precaution against getting stuck in deep snow,' I said. 'He's training to be a Saint Bernard.' 'Excuse me?' Nicodemus said. I mimed covering one of Mouse's ears with my hand and stage-whispered, 'Don't tell him that they don't actually carry kegs of booze on their collars. Break his little heart.

I like to think of it less as embezzling and more as an involuntary goodwill contribution.

I will make Maggie safe. If the world burns because of that then so be it. Me and the kid will roast some marshmallows.

Isana felt her throat tighten. "We failed." Serai lifted her chin and patted Isana's arm firmly. "We have not yet succeeded. There is a difference.

I still can't believe," Michael said, sotto voce, "that you came to the Vampires' Masquerade Ball dressed as a vampire.