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February 19 - February 20, 2023
“If you ever get tired of skin and bones,” she called to Mal, “I’ve got something to tempt you.”
“No,” he said flatly. “You don’
“But just so I’m prepared, how do you say ‘you’re an ass’ in Kerch?” “Jer ven azel.
“I’m a gracious host, bloodletter. But every house has rules.”
“I won’t forget this, Sturmhond,” Ivan spat. The captain rolled his eyes. “That’s the idea.”
“What’s a pirate doing on a whaler?” I asked. “Privateer,” he corrected.
“Many women dream of me,” he said lightly
So unless your story involves a talking dog, I don’t want to hear it. Does it?” “Does it what?” “Involve a talking dog.”
“In case you’ve forgotten, I tried to kill you.” “And failed.” “Here’s to second chances.
I like to have powerful enemies. Makes me feel important.”
Sturmhond had a way of talking that made me want to shoot someone.
“Not my type, but handsome.”
“Huh,” he murmured. “I thought the end of the world would be more exciting.”
“My mother was an oyster,” he said with a wink. “And I’m the pearl.”
“Just get us out of here!” Mal replied. “Oh, is that what I should be trying to do?” Sturmhond barked back.
“A wrecked ship and a crew that looks like a bunch of drowned possums. This is not what I had in mind.”
I couldn’t help myself. I hauled off and punched him in the face.
“Of course I’m jealous. I thought I was going to get to punch him. That isn’t the point.”
“You’re a prince. You’re a privateer. You’re a prat.
“Nikolai,” he corrected. “But I’ve also been known to answer to ‘sweetheart’ or ‘handsome.
the golden hair, the sharp uniform, those too-clever hazel eyes.
“Do I get to wear a fancy hat?” “The fanciest,” I said. “And possibly a cape.” “Will there be plumes?” “Oh, yes. Several.” “Then I’m in.”
I’m pretty sure the rocks and trees are getting ready to swear fealty to him.”
“Please don’t punch me,” he whispered. Then he yanked me hard against his chest and pressed his lips to mine.
“Moi tsar,” he said. “Moya tsaritsa.
“You know, for two people with a love eternal, you’re awfully insecure,”
“You call my brother by his given name.” “I met him under … unique circumstances.”
“I like her,” said Nadia, looking wistfully at Tamar.
“I can’t decide if you’re a fearmonger or a coward.” “And I can’t decide if you’re an idiot or an idiot.”
“You’re going to be insufferable now, aren’t you?” Nikolai laughed. “I’m already insufferable.
“You could do the kind thing and drown me now.”
“And suffer alone? I think not.” “Maybe for your birthday you can ask that he be fitted with a royal muzzle,” I suggested.
“I like mongrels,” I said. “They have cute floppy ears.” “My ears are very dignified.”
With best wishes on this most happy of occasions, Alina Starkov, Idiot
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So far today, I’d nearly died and possibly started a riot. Maybe I could set fire to something before breakfast.
“Tell me you didn’t go alone,” he said to me. “I didn’t go alone.” “She went alone.”
“I’ll get them out and come back. I promise.” “On your word as a cutthroat and a pirate?” He touched my cheek once, briefly. “Privateer.
The chapel? Did she plan to throw hymnals at the Darkling?
