Far be it from me to keep a woman from her book. That could become dangerous.

So you are the scribes that nobody and everybody is talking about,” Konrad said. “I don’t know about that,” Malachi said. “I’m not much for gossip.”“Oh, we eminent politicians don’t call it gossip, Malachi. We call it ‘intelligence.

Remember,” she whispered, “it’s only when the night is darkest that you can see the light of the stars.

It is with our voices we remember, with our ears we understand.

She sighed and looked at him sympathetically. 'Cool flame tricks aside, there's no competition.'He lifted his eyebrow. 'Library wins?''Every single time.

Hey," she whispered to Malachi. "When are Irin considered adults?"He was following what looked to be a quiet argument between Sari and Mala. "Full adults? Around sixty to seventy-five years. When we're finished with our training. Why?"She flushed. Wow."So, you're quite the cradle robber, aren't you?"Malachi turned to her abruptly. "What? No, I'm not.""I'm not even thirty. That's like... a teenager to you guys."She could see the flush crawl up his neck, even behind the beard. "You're human. You mature differe

Oh, wow.""What do you think?""I tried to imagine, but--I mean...it's so much more--""Think it's large enough to keep you satisfied for a while?""It's so much bigger than I expected"He backed away, leaving Beatrice to gaze in wonder at the library that took up half of the second floor."I think I'll just leave you two alone for a bit," he said with a chuckle.

Never underestimate the fury of an angry mother, Caspar. They're the most vicious creatures in the world.