“The mind of God is a mystery and none can understand it.”

“God's will. How many times have I heard someone declare their understanding of this thing I find so indefinable?”

“But none of it will be real. None of them will want me. My throne, yes. Prestige. A conquest. But not me.”

“Has not God chosen those who are pained in this world to inherit his paradise? For it is through suffering we understand our need for his righteous right hand. Indeed, our spiritual needs outweigh our physical ones. Blessed be the name of God.”

“He has the look of a mighty mind, whose thoughts spin hidden beneath the impassive surface.”

“Later, when we've found this mysterious ship of Hector's and are safely away, when I have time to rest and worry and a quiet corner to hide in, I will coldly remember that being a queen means being strategic. And I will imagine sending off the man I love to marry my sister. I'll rehearse it in my head, maybe. Get used to the feeling.”

“I will need more than this, O God. If you love me as Aneaxi said, please send me something to go on. Something soon.”