Peter leans forward and looks into my eyes. "The serum will go into effect in one minute," he says. "Be brave, Tris." My heart begins to race. Why would Peter tell me to be brave? Why would he offer any kind words at all?

Looking away is submissive. Looking [..] in the eye is a challenge.

I also wanted to ask you if we can talk to the Erudite you're keeping safe here," I say. "I know they're hidden, but I need access to them." "And what do you intend to do?" she says. "Shoot them," I say, rolling my eyes. "That isn't funny.

It's not that I ever sat down and outlined a trilogy, but I always have a sense of what size an idea is when I start it.

Did you just call me BEATRICE?

You don't have to tell me everything right away, but I have to tell you everything right away? Can't you see how stupid that is?

If I don't survive," I say, "tell Tobias I didn't want to leave him.