“That was Lucy's tactful way of saying 'In case you feel like murdering Kali tonight, we are making sure you don't break your ankle in the process.”

“There is no glory in death, Evan.'Evan's smile vanished. 'Then I'm going to make sure you make it back alive.”

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

“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 won't say anything, but you should tell them. It's not weakness to admit you're not perfect.”

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

“Sometimes, rather most times, I believe, imperfections make us strongest if we are willing to embrace them for what they are, rather than try to hide them or deny they exist. So, perfection lies in imperfection and our willingness to accept those as part of who we are.”