I distrust any advice that contains the words 'ought' or 'should'.

Either i've turned stupid, or life's turned hard.

Just because I'm no jaw clacker doesn't mean there should be a ruction put up whenever I have sommat to say.

Daja doesn't exactly need to be tested on whether she's honorable or not.

They had almost reached their horses when Neal's unmistakable drawl sounded through the stable: "Joren is so pretty. Say, Garvey, are you two friends because you can have him?

Yes Headwoman Azaze. But I never lie to Rosethorn. She, um, discourages it." "Evvy and I have an understanding." She grabbed the teakettle and poured hot water into the mug. "She tells me the truth, and I don't hang her in the first well we come to. It's a solution that works tolerably well for both of us.

It's been interesting, "Frostpine said casually. "I wanted Daja to get some experience of other smiths'-and other mages'- ways of doing things, if only so she can see mine is best.