"So there's magic? Real magic? It's not just all scientific like David says?"
Tamani rolled his eyes. "David again?"
Laurel bristled. "He's my friend. My best friend."
"Not your boyfriend?"
"No. I mean...no."
Tamani stared at her for several seconds. "So the position's still open?"
Laurel rolled her eyes. "We are so not having this conversation.""
— Aprilynne Pike (Wings)

"Tamani paused and mulled this over for a few seconds. "If I say no, are you going to follow me anyway?"
"Of course."
— Aprilynne Pike (Wings)

"Tamani?" she asked, even though she knew this was the wrong time. "How is a plant supposed to beat a superstrong troll?"
— Aprilynne Pike (Wings)