“Confidence is my middle name.''Funny, I was thinking more along the lines of arrogance.”

“Darkness is the absence of light. Happiness is the absence of pain. Anger is the absence of joy. Jealousy is the absence of confidence. Love is the absence of doubt. Hate is the absence of peace. Fear is the absence of faith. Life is the absence of death.”

“This had just gone beyond suspiciously easy to how-stupid-do-you-think-we-are easy.”

“The sound of the waves was more soothing than any other sound in the world, save maybe the rain.”

“Why did you throw your shield up yesterday when we sparred?'She smiled. He was genuinely curious. 'Well, you didn't even flinch when I elbowed you in the stomach the other day, and to be quite honest, it hurt my arm. So you can understand why having a boulder thrown at me would cause self-preservation to kick in.”

“I trust you, even thought I don't trust myself.”

“I know. Just understand that as long as you want me around, I'll be here.”