I knew you were a badass," continued Adrian. "But I didn't realize just how much until I saw you dropping guardians out there." "Does that mean you're going to be nicer to me?" I teased. "I'm already nice to you," he said loftily. "Do you know how badly I want a cigarette right now? But no. I manfully suffer through nicotine withdrawalโall for you.
Richelle MeadWhen you say โold friend,โ are we talking, like...since the Ice Age?โ โNo. Of course not.โ โOh.โ โItโs only been about four hundred years.โ โAh. Yes. Only four hundred.โ A wry expression spread over his face. โBeing with you is a continual experiment in perspective. Among other things.
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