“These jokers were not that complicated. Death-by-stupidity was the cause as far as Tiago was concerned.”

“Tiago decided he enjoyed armchair warfare. It was so comfortable, and there were pastries.”

“See, I told you it would all work out,” Niniane said to Tiago. “You are, as always, perfectly right,” Tiago told her.”

“I see,” said Aubrey, but Tiago was sure he didn’t yet.”

“My give-a-shit button's broken. You're my boy, and I say no.Rune to Tiago”

“That’s why I quit,” said Tiago. He popped another pastry into his mouth.”

“Tiago smacked Aryal in the back of the head. It didn’t look like a gentle blow. “Touch her plate and die.”