“The past is a chatty companion, I can tell you.”
“You yourself never loved; you never love!Yes, I too can love; you yourselves can tell it from the past. Is it not so?”
“...can I tell you something...? I don't think you're in love with the past. I think you're scared of the future.”
“I tell you the past is a bucket of ashes.”
“The two of you are getting downright chatty, aren't you, Ms. Lane? When did you last see him? what else did he tell you?I'm asking the questions tonight.If an illusion of control comforts you, Ms. Lane, by all means, cling to it.”
“I talk with many Shadow Dwellers who are mystified by the fact that chatty workers are rarely reprimanded. Sit and gossip and you are fun; close the door (if you have one) and you are antisocial.”