You're an obnoxious canker-blossom. Go ooze somewhere else.

There is power and there is power, my dear. My power can be vast, in the right places.

I imbue this place with my essence, every stone and every drop. My visit will do wonders for the flowers." Aly propped her chin on her hand. "So does manure," she observed.

I will tell the stork-man.

Mithros's spear, Kel!" he exclaimed. "When did you turn into a real girl?" "You said she was a girl already," muttered one of his cousins... "But not a girl-girl, with a chest and all!" protested Owen. ..."I've been a girl for a while, Owen," Kel informed him. "I never realized," her too outspoken friend replied. "It's not like you've got melons or anything, they're just noticeable.

Thus went my first Court Day. I think i'm going to puke.

Alanna didn't approve of lying, but in a pinch a lie was sometimes better than the truth.