“I searched for something witty to say, settled for bare honesty. "I want to pee.”

“Like a kid, I hadn't wanted to make it true by saying it out loud. Because if you don't say it, there's still a chance God, or someone, or anyone will notice the mistake and fix it.”

“Why do you suppose Scarabus had to hide his sister?" I just knew I was going to say something snide. "For snacking later?"There were a couple of gasps, one horrified chuckle, and several snorts.”

“Dru? Don't leave wihtout me."What could I say to that? I said the only thing I could. "I promise.”

“Doesn't it bother you? That I....well, that I wanted to....suck his blood?”

“Come on. Say something, Dru. Don't just sit there and look like I've stabbed you. Christ.”

“Get to it. I mean, if you're wanting to beat me up, too, you'll have to stand in line.”