Something like this will test you like nothing else," Mac said. "You're going to find out who you are, Harry. You're going to find out which principles you'll stand by to your death--and which lines you'll cross." He took my empty glass away and said, "You're heading into the badlands. It'll be easy to get lost.

Pretty please. With sugar.

I put on the boots and kicked some monster ass.

Dresden. Am I interrupting something?" "Well, I was going to settle down with a porn video and a bottle of baby oil, but I really don't have enough for two.

Whenever it gets too dark, think of the good things you have, the good times you've had. It will help. I promise.

I guess maybe you don’t get to be the Merlin of the White Council by saving up frequent-flier miles

Uh, the Council," I said. "Big shock, they aren't helping." Murphy looked like she might be asleep, but she snorted. "So we're on our own." Yeah." Good. It's more familiar.