“If he so much as looks at me funny, I’m breaking his face. I don’t care how good-looking he is.” “You can’t hurt him,” said Gaunt, his voice suddenly raw. Sandys stared at him for a moment, then laughed. “That’s the most human I’ve ever seen you look, Gaunt. And I’ve seen you in all sorts of compromising positions.” “Say you won’t hurt him.” “Good gracious, fine, I won’t touch him.”

