I had to be the next family Alchemist. My sister... well, she's older, and usually it's the oldest kid who has to do the job. But, she's kind of... worthless. -Sydney to Rose

Dimitri: "Why did you come here?" Rose: "Because you hit me on the head and dragged me here.

Adrian!You Used compulsion on that guy. That.... I mean, it's....." "Awesome?Yeah,I Know

Even Christian—the poster child for "smartass"—looked grim.

Honor, I thought. For real: the guardians should have taught it. Because I hadn't learned it.

Rose was so full of life and passion that sometimes she seemed more human than I was.

What were you thinking?" I demanded once we were moving to the music. I was trying to ignore his hands. "Do you know how much trouble you may have gotten me in?" Adrian grinned. "Nah. They all feel bad for you. You'll achieve martyrdom after dancing with a mean, wicked vampire. Job security with the Alchemists.