Some people had too much power and too much cruelty to live. Some people were too horrible, no matter if you loved them; no matter that you had to make yourself terrible too, in order to stop them. Some things just had to be done. I forgive myself, thought Fire. Today, I forgive myself.

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

What a horrifying notion," he said. "A creature with the power to take over one's mind.

Well, none of it would ever end if she was too afraid for it to begin.

The kingdoms' people were at the mercy of the natures of those who rose to be their rulers. It was a gamble, and the current generation did not make for a winning hand.

I'd like to restrain from cruelity and not be thanked." ~ Katsa

Great! He has indigestion, so let's torture him with cake.