Well, half of half our faction.' 'In some circles they call that a quarter, Mar,' Lynn says.

Stiff. That’s why you’re strong, get it? - Tobias Eaton

I try to leave some space in my mind for things to surprise me or change my mind, I think that's important.

Don't confuse your grief with guilt.

You're the one who has to live with your choice, everyone else will get over it, move on, no matter what you decide. But you never will

Sorry, am I being rude?" she asks. "I'm used to saying whatever is on my mind. Mom used to say that politeness is deception in pretty packaging

I read somewhere, one, that crying defies scientific explanation. Tears are only meant to lubricate the eyes. There is no real reason for tear glands to overproduce tears at the behest of emotion. I think we cry to release the animal parts of us without losing our humanity. Because inside of me is a beast that snarls, and growls, and strains toward freedom, toward Tobias, and, above all, towards life. And as hard as I try, I cannot kill it.