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

“With the last months spent preparing to face this darkness, it was improbable that the end of her story would be a happy one. She had considered death, maybe even accepted it, at times even wished for it. But no matter how many times she had thought it over, no matter the circumstances, it didn’t matter to her now.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Sometimes, just crying things out was therapeutic, especially when there was nothing else that could be done.”