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January 3 - January 4, 2016
“Ubi bene ibi patria. Where I prosper is my home.”
“Your personality is too large for one letter, Beatrice.
‘flyting’—” “That would be a verbal battle preceding a physical one, but considered equally as important to the overall outcome,”
These are all single malt whiskeys, which means they haven’t been blended with other types. They’re all scotch—little nod to our host.” Giovanni nodded toward Gavin, who was glancing at them in the corner. “So it’s whisky without the ‘e.’
He lost track of time; all he could think of was the soft feel of her body as she leaned into him, the scent of her breath, and her taste as it overwhelmed his senses. It was clear and sweet, and the faint human memory of drinking cool water on a hot day flickered in the back of his mind. He wanted more.
Count Stuffy della Prissypants
Carwyn is talking about Gio
“Silly B, love is friendship. Just with less clothes, which makes it far more brilliant.”
“I find myself irritated that I’ve been living in this city for years and had no idea she existed.”
Caspar talking about Isadora
“Caspar,” he said. “Beloved son of my friend, David. You have been my child, my friend, my confidante, my ally in this world. And I will be here long after you have left me. What are you asking of me? Do you even realize?”
Her eyes were a clouded grey and beautifully tilted by an ancient hand, but when the girl smiled, vicious fangs curled behind her lips like the talons of some primeval bird of prey.
i love the imagery
“He moved heaven and earth to find you, darling girl.”
“Whatever you may be feeling right now, you need to remember this: No one goes to war for a pawn.”
“If you can remember, I can remember.”
Love,’” he whispered in Italian, “‘is a single soul inhabiting two bodies.’”
“Ubi amo, ibi patria.”
