That was what they did with themselves, those two Gracelings, along with a small band of friends: They stirred up trouble on a serious scaleโbribery, coercion, sabotage, organized rebellionโall directed at stopping the worst behavior of the worldโs most seriously corrupt kings.
Kristin CashoreEveryone was willing to take some small risk to lessen the damage of their ambition and disorder and lawlessness.
Kristin CashoreI told you before, Katsa. I won't fight when you're angry. I won't solve a disagreement between us with blows." He lifted the ice and fingered his jaw. He moaned and held the ice to his face again. "What we do in the practice rooms-that's to help each other. We don't use it against each other. We're friends, Katsa. We're too dangerous to each other. And even if we weren't, it's not right.
Kristin Cashore