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October 3 - October 12, 2022
Did it seem there was less art hanging in the mansion than there should be?
She was talking to a legend. And he was wearing a pair of very silly goggles.
I will not be nervous around him.
I have a rule—saving my life entitles you to use my given name.”
If you remove the foundation of trust from a relationship, then what is the point of that relationship?”
This from someone who is marrying Steris for the express purpose of exploiting her wealth?
I think the old man’s afraid we’ll run out of tea if I keep this up.
Unknown Metals.
The Association of Transport Interests is a division of the Greater Basin Automotive Conglomerate,
“Captain Guffon Trenchant,” Wayne said. “Seventh Octant.”
Act like you were important, act like you were angry, and people just wanted to get out of your way. Basic psychology, that was.
Downright rude, trying to shoot like that.
Trying to shoot Wayne was like bringing dice to a card game. What was the world coming to?
Ah, good. Got the right neighborhood.
“I believe that the scones have arrived. Excellent! At least this trip won’t be a complete waste.”
“The Words of Founding
Peret the Black.
Taraco.”
Harrisel Hard?”
She smiled. “I like the lacy dresses and smelling like flowers.
I like living in the city, where I can demand modern conveniences.
Lord Joshin
civic duty.
“Huh,” Wayne said thoughtfully. “Tea’s poisoned.” With that, he toppled to the ground.
“I warned you. I said things are always blowing up around you.”
“I refuse to take responsibility for this one.” “He’s your butler,” Wayne said, coughing and crawling to his knees. “Blarek!
It wasn’t even good tea.” “It’s getting bigger!” Marasi said, alarmed as she p...
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“Waxillium Dawnshot
His last words were, ‘Tell Wax … that he’s a total git … and he still owes me five notes.’”
Bismuth and cadmium
“See now,” Wayne said. “We’re having a heart-to-heart, here. Don’t go stomping in and making a mess of things.”
“Miles Hundredlives.
Mister Suit
“Miles Dagouter
lawkeeper.
Jon Deadfinger
“I’ve already survived a kidnapping and an assassination attempt.”
Elors Durnsed
Alloran Feltri,
lawkeeper,
How did you fight someone who was virtually immortal?
Pars the Deadman,
Trip on the way out of the washroom?”
A man gets shot, and he thinks he can take all afternoon. Let’s move!”
Marasi pursed her lips, studying the building. “You two have some curious friends.”
“I need you to stick your head in a bucket of water and slowly count to a thousand!”
“Hey, Ranette!” Wayne called. “I’ve got a neat gun you can have!”
I think I might shoot you, for this.”
“You’ll ponder my fist, hitting your face.”
