Why does this mean so much to you, Jon?" The Prince turned. "Because he's my friend. Because I always know where he stands, and where I stand with him. Because I think he'd die for me and--and I think I'd die for him. Is that enough?

Ozorne, my precious, where are you? - Rikash Moonsword

"I love you, Jonathan," she whispered. A long arm snaked around her, and he pulled her against his side. "I know," he said. "I just wanted to be sure you knew it, too."

He has artistry," he repeated. "Because that's what it takes to blow things up. And cook his arm.

Alanna: All I know is that I'm to jump when I'm told and I have no free time.

Not all nine-fingered girls have hatchets, she said in Tradertalk. Some of us just tried to have a conversation with a snapping turtle. (Sandry to Daja, referring to her conversation with Tris.)

One of the things I strive for is realism. I need to be as real as possible in the dilemmas my characters face.