The tall thief rushed down the stairs and grabbed her, swinging her around as he laughed. "And I've been thinkin' you forgot me," he said, placing her on her feet once more. "Just look at you! Tan and fit and wearin' the clothes of a Bazhir-" Alanna looked up into his friendly hazel eyes and broke into tears.
Tamora PierceWhen people say a knight's job is all glory, I laugh and laugh and laugh. Often I can stop laughing before they edge away and talk about soothing drinks.
Tamora PierceNo one expects a woman busy at her sewing to pay attention to whatโs being said around her. Nevermind if a manโs mother and sister showerd them they heard everything while they stictched, heโll still think a woman who plies her needles saves all her brains for the work. Youโre a far better spy hemming sheets than if you clank with daggers.
Tamora Pierce