I'm going to escape now.

He gaped at the controls. "Why is my ship talking back to me?

She was a cyborg, and she would never go to a ball.

Kai cleared his throat. Stood straighter. "I assume you are going to the ball?" "I-I don't know. I mean, no. No, I'm sorry, I'm not going to the ball." Kai drew back, confused. "Oh well...but...maybe you would change your mind? Because I am, you know." "The prince." "Not bragging," he said quickly. "Just a fact.

Imagine there was a cure, but finding it would cost you everything. It would completely ruin your life. What would you do?

If you honestly believe that," said Thorne, stowing the gun again, "then you really don't recognize true value when you see it.

Steadying herself with both hands on the table, she managed an awkward bow.... 'Your Highness,' she stammered, head lowered... The prince flinched and cast a glance over his shoulder before hunching toward her. 'Maybe, um...' - he pulled his fingers across his lips - 'on the Highness stuff?