“What’s in that backpack, by the way? You’re always guarding it like it holds national security secrets or something. (Tory)Dirty underwear. (Acheron)”

“Toryfrowned at his backpack on the floor and the way he kept it within easy reach."What's in that backpack, by the way? You're always guarding it like itholds national security secrets or something.""Dirtyunderwear."Sherolled her eyes. "Thanks so much for that image.""Youasked.”

“Stop the pain.” – Tory“You know I can’t.” – Acheron“Fine. But next time you’re the one who’s doing labor duty. I get to sit there and hold your hand.” – Tory(And again he laughed. She glared at him.) “You have no sense of self preservation, do you?” – Tory”

“Shut up, sit down, and read. (Tory)Please? (Acheron)You need something? (Tory)You to be polite to me, Ms. I Own The World- Now Do What I Say You Pathetic Pleb. (Acheron)You don’t strike me as the kind of guy who takes orders anyway. (Tory)Yes, but a simple please goes a long way. I’m the one doing you a favor here. (Acheron)Fine. Please sit down, shut up, and read. (Tory)”

“They didn’t have novels back then. (Tory)History says they didn’t have books, yet what’s this thing in my hand? It’s square, bound paper that’s been written on. Looks like a book to me. (Acheron)Thank you, Captain Sarcasm. How nice of you to join us again. (Tory)”

“Power always has to be kept in check; power exercised in secret, especially under the cloak of national security, is doubly dangerous.”