“Holding grudges is not one of your many talents.”

“Your hold on me is permanent and unbreakable. Never doubt that”

“I'm the only one who has permission to hold you hostage, remember?”

“Storytelling was the most honored of all talents, for it benefited everyone.”

“When he left, you spent all your energy holding on to him. You could be happy if you let go.”

“One of the many hazards of socializing with vampires. It makes you smell bad. A minor hazard, comparatively.”

“So many different kinds of love, harmonious in this one moment. It seemed a very hopeful picture to me.”