She would thump them both, and she would apologize to neither.

In the end, Leck should have stuck to his lies. For it was the truth he almost told that killed him.

All right," Clara said. "We have our swordsman, so let's get moving. Brigan, could you attempt, at least, to make yourself presentable? I know this is a war, but the rest of us are trying to pretend it's a party.

Children are geniuses.

Great seas," he said. "What do you want?" He held the candle up to her face. "Po, what do you want?" "She did a far better job than I would've done.

And you may blame me for your feelings, but it isn't fair to blame me for how you've chosen to behave.

If I wanted to stun anyone at dinner, I'd hit them in the face.