“Everyone is looking for the next big thrill to feel alive, chasing the unattainable.”
“Yay!” Tyson went around the couches and gave everyone a big hug—even Octavian, who didn't look thrilled about it.”
“Colin's skin was alive with the feeling of connection to everyone in that car and everyone not in it. And he was feeling not-unique in the very best possible way.”
“How warm I feel. How icredibly alive and vibrant and heedless every last inch of me feels next to you.”
“I look for places like me: big, hollow, forgotten by most everyone.”
“Above all else I've learned a very important rule that I try to live by: When big, scary-looking guys chase you, run.”