“By the ancient bond of the spellclave, I command you, Spider. Stop, or be turned to stone!”
“A bond between souls is ancient - older than the planet.”
“Cloisters, ancient libraries ... I was confusing learning with the smell of cold stone.”
“I'll stop eating steak when you stop killing spiders." Absurdity: comparing cows to spiders. Arachnids are pure evil. They're like a cigarette manufacturer or a terrorist. They're organized religion on eight legs.”
“But do not misunderstand - I turned him to stone from compassion. Stone men have stone hearts, and stone hearts cannot be wounded or broken. I would show you the same compassion, if you wish it.”
“You are my king. You could command me to stop seeing her."Niall turned his gaze to Irial. "What would you do?""Blind myself, if you were foolish enough to use those words.”