The others had taken Valek's return in stride, although Janco made a comment about Valek's lack of hair. "You ever notice how couples start to look alike?" he asked. In a deadpan, Valek replied, "Yes. In fact I was just thinking how much you and Topaz resemble each other. It's uncanny.

There, that's better. Now you look like the wild scrub that fell into my life." "Because you loosened the vent's screws." "Best. Decision. Ever.

Oscove?" Valek paused. "He didn't have the stomach for it.

Ah, Kerry. You've found your heart. Who is she?" ... "A healer, but she's... gone.

You asked how I can be so calm. I don't have time not to be. I would like to grieve and worry and carry on, but that doesn't achieve results.

They actually think I would abandon the Commander. they have no concept of loyalty.

His words sliced through my heart, cutting it into little pathetic pieces.