The paranoid one's wards are still active. They keep me several feet from the building." "But not his car," I said, a smile tugging at my lips. Barrons would go nuts if he knew that V'lane had touched his Viper. And stretched out on it nude? He'd have an aneurysm.

I flash him number seventeen of my thirty-five Looks of Death.

I kept it to remind me that although there is evil, there is sometimes beauty and light. You, Jillian. You were always my light.

This isn't what I wanted. This isn't what I would have chosen. You must know that. It's important you know that.

I have a black sense of humor. You try living my life, see what color yours turns.

Think you two puny Druids can hold this keep for a single night?

The real thinkers of the world aren't the best dressed. Staying on top of the latest fashions, accessorizing, and presenting oneself is time consuming. It takes a lot of effort, energy and concentration to be incessantly happy and perfectly groomed. You meet somebody like that- ask yourself what they're running from.