“Wizard’s work was a pleasure and a madness. No wonder the university magicians rambled at times like daft bastards.”

“Observing the wizard’s high magic was his biggest privilege as Kadmeion’s assistant.”

“An Enforcer’s style is to destroy all magicians in sight and lap up their essence like a starved cur.”

“His harmonic words could weave the fabric of time or spin matter from nothingness if the mood suited him.”

“You don’t have to bewitch me, Aiden. I like you already.”

“Lanith? Don’t bewitch the Church boys. Their disappointment is a mess to untangle when they follow you home.”

“Just roll me in fairy dust and call me a unicorn.”