“He was dirty, his hair unkempt, his clothes stained with blood. Heroes in stories somehow managed to rescue maidens while looking like court dandies. Next time he went adventuring he'd remember to bring a comb.”

“There were no stars, or if they were they shone like volcanic glass.”

“Even the darkest of villans-can have a hero's heart.”

“The finder of his theme will be at no loss for words.”

“The noir hero is a knight in blood caked armor. He's dirty and he does his best to deny the fact that he's a hero the whole time.”

“We risk life and limb and my princely good looks for a spoonful of sweet sock?”

“ And this time Zara White," he says, " this time it is my turn to rescue you." - Astley”