I had read tons of science fiction. I was fascinated by other worlds, other environments. For me, it was fantasy, but it was not fantasy in the sense of pure escapism.

I don't read other science fiction. I don't read any at all.

With him I couldn’t be anything but myself and that scared the crap out of me, because I had never existed like that before.

I hope I died honorably. I have a great deal to atone for. - Eler Nersal

When I was a kid, I read the science-fiction shelves, and I read the fantasy shelves.

Thomas jabbed a thumb over his shoulder and raised his eyebrows.
"You met our new friend?" Miho responded, a smirk flashing across his face. "Real piece of work, this guy. I gotta get me one of those shuck suits. Fancy stuff."
"Am I awake?" Thomas asked.
"You're awake. Now eat—you look horrible. Almost as bad as Rat Man over there, reading his book.