“Samuel laughed out loud. "You still haven't figured it out, have you, Mercy? He never was mad about the car. He was the first one at the scene of the accident. He thought you'd killed yourself. We all did. That was a pretty spectacular wreck.”
“I laughed out loud and shook my head, "You're crazy!"He nodded, "About you.”
“He giggled and sniggered. He would have laughed out loud but he didn't have the room.”
“Reality has teeth and claws. It's rarely pretty and never fair. Haven't you figured that out yet?”
“Bayla, is this how you'd kill me?" she asked out loud. There are easier ways. You could send another snake. I am sorry I ate the first one." Hearing her own voice made her feel braver. "He was delicious, though”
“In case you still haven't figured it out, he loves you. Your tiger will be back in the morning, and you can thank me anytime. Now, do I have to paint another picture for you, or do you think you can take it from here by yourself without screwing up?”