I give you Mercedes Athena Thompson, our newest member." Much awkwardness ensued.

Knowing someone desires you is the greatest aphrodisiac

The Elders were closer to the Maker of All Things and should be deferred to whenever they made their will known.

Charles could care less about shoes - and he suspected he wasn't alone among men in his feelings. Shoe, no shoe, he didn't care. Naked was good, though over the past couple of weeks he was beginning to think that dressed in his clothes was a decent second best.

People will do amazing things to ensure their survival.

I don't like it when I outweigh my men.

When life doesn't meet your expectations, it was important to take it with grace.