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Yes, I am a bitch. You don’t get to be a program manager without being a bitch. It’s on my résumé. I underlined it twice.”
“We will buy dissident literature, watch an R-rated movie, and try on sexy clothes. How’s that?” “It’s a Republican’s idea of bad,” Denise hummed.
cute like a cat; like someone who thinks she’s apex predator, but also doesn’t mind when you bring her tuna.
No, she decided. Naomi was her territory now, and she didn’t share.
I grew up two floors beneath you, you dolt. We were practically living together already by the end of high school. I used that fire escape next to your bedroom more than the alley cats.”
Ended up taking three coins on my table and spinning them. Never seen anything like it.” “Never seen someone spin a few coins on a table?” “Not one on top of the other, no.”
The detective seemed interested in the work and not the club-y camaraderie—cops tended to be cliquish, defensive,
Ludicrous, Casper thought, rankling. I’m trying to save the world, and all I’ve got to work with are two guys who aren’t even believers; not in anything that’s real, anyway.
Of course he has a fucking gun in his room, you dipshit. He’s a Republican.
Naomi’s voice. It cut Ryn in half, doubled her over with relief. She caught her balance against a van in their drive. Gods and beasts and alien bullets could not bow her, but one look at Naomi stole all her strength.
“What is a ‘socialist’?” “Someone who flagrantly redistributes her father’s money.”
“It erases the panty line in a tight dress. And some guys think they’re sexy. Okay, most guys.” “They can wear it.”
Humans were like this. Their short lives compelled them to fill every second or they despaired.
Scenting Patrick for asura in case he needed to be decapitated, it unfortunately turned out he was just a boy.
“Because… because I’m worried you’re about to murder someone.” “I’m not.” “You didn’t have to smile like that when you hit him.” “I smiled because I enjoyed myself.”
“Ryn’s the kind of girl who—if you tell her to leave you alone forever—she’s going to. So I hope you’re sure about that.” “I am!” “…she said, with not a hint of fear in her voice.”
“There is a chance… a small one… that I may be slightly less straight than I thought.”
They were all Girl Scouts, but Denise knew the best knots for some reason.
Her phone buzzed and she clicked the button to receive a text. Naomi I’m not asleep. Ryn wondered what that meant. Another buzz from Naomi: Dad went straight to bed. Has to be in office tomorrow. Ryn puzzled over the messages. Would Naomi send her a text updating her every thought? Based on the third buzz, she guessed so. That means sneak in.
