M.E. Proctor > M.E.'s Quotes

“He shuffled to the door and didn’t look back. In his memory she would remain there forever, in her scarlet robe, surrounded by the dusty feathers of dead birds.”
― M.E. Proctor, Elymore: The Savage Crown Series Book 1

“Benson had already forgotten the samples he had analyzed when an unfortunate explosion of the air purification system burned him beyond recognition. The investigation concluded that it was an accident. The purification system was antiquated; colonists had complained about it for the last twenty years and credits had consistently been refused. It was a sad event. It was forgotten in a week. A new air purification system was installed.”
― M.E. Proctor, Solitaire Plaza

“The Doc had been with Security longer than anybody could remember. He had an encyclopedic memory — it came with his programming — and a frightful temper.
“You saw the summary,” he said. “You’re lucky I’m an android and I don’t need sleep, or the work would never get done with the ridiculous staffing policy of this Department.”
“What’s the use of androids if they complain like humans!” Hutton said.”
― M.E. Proctor, Sands of Kelian