There's only so many times you can kick a dog before it turns viscous. (Julian)

His mom always said that trust was something you earned. And it wasn't something you gave easy. Too often, it was a tool your enemies used to hurt you with. 'Give them nothing, baby. Not until you have no choice. The world is harsh and it is cold. People can be good and decent, but most of them are only out for themselves and they'll hurt anyone they can'.

Here I am! Now what are your other two wishes

Our blood don't run. Sometimes we want to. Sometimes we ought to. But we don't ever run from anyone or anything.

How old are you?” – Nick “That many zeros and you just get tired of counting.” – Caleb

You are the only warmth in my heart. The only sunshine my winter has ever known. (Talon)

You aren’t old enough to have such regrets.” “Pain doesn’t respect age, my lady.