...the first sign of civilization is always trash.

Roland glares at Connor and Connor glares back. Then he says what he always says at moments like this. "Nice socks." Although Roland doesn't look down right away, it derails him just enough for him to back off. He doesn't check to see if his socks match until he thinks Connor isn't looking. And the moment he does, Connor snickers. Small victories are bet­ter than none.

Looks are deceiving," Risa says. "After all, when I first saw you I thought you looked reasonably intelligent.

No true hero ever believes that they are one.

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

You may feel a tugging sensation near your ankles.

Do you know that if you take the books in an average school library and stretched out all those words into a single line, the line would go all the way around the world? Actually, I made that up, but doesn't it sound like it should be true?