As long as people are talking instead of fighting, nobody loses very much blood—unless he happens to bite his tongue.

There is a higher level of federal oversight with the negotiation panel. There is a certain level of formality and clarity, and it gives us some reassurance.

This death cult has no reason and is beyond negotiation. This is what makes it so frightening. This is what causes so many to engage in a sort of mental diversion. They don't want to confront this horror. So they rush off in search of more comprehensible things to hate.

If I tried to talk to her about it, she'd just pick a fight about something else.

Do you ever plan to grow up, Veltan?” he asked.

“Not if I can avoid it, no.

You're going to keep making these mistakes as long as you keep carrying your brain in the same scabbard with your sword, Lelldorin.