You see, a conflict always begins with an issue - a difference of opinion, an argument. But by the time it turns into a war, the issue doesn't matter anymore, because now it's about one thing and one thing only: how much each side hates the other.

the captain is supposed to go down with the ship" . "unless the first mate knocks him out and throws him in a lifeboat

As your older brother, it's my sacred duty to save you from yourself." She brings her fists down on the table, making all the dinner plates jump. "The ONLY reason you're fifteen minutes older than me is because you cut in front of the line, as usual!

Stupid dreams. Even the good ones are bad, because they remind you how poorly reality measures up.

I'm Switzerland; neutral as can be, and also with great chocolate.

In the backseat Moose and Squirrel inhabited a pair of six-year-old-twins, and wouldn't stop bickering and picking their noses. They were clearly in their element.

Fight, flight, and screw up royaly.