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

You have a wound too, Papa." Hanna took Brigan's left hand, which was wrapped in a bandage, and inspected it. "Did you throw the first punch?

She crossed the room to him, put her arms around him, clung to him, turning her face to the side, learning all at once that it was awkward to show a person all of one's love when one's nose was broken.

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

Lady Queen," he said, "You've given me all I want. You're the queen a librarian dreams of.

Have you ridden over anyone you shouldn't?

I wanted you to go away, because it hurts to be with you when I can't see you." - Po