Passerine Quotes

“But over the years I've also learned of the things they do for each other. Their lives will always be one year, one week, one day short, but it doesn't seem to matter much to them. They live anyway. They love anyway.”
― blujamas, thcscus (blujamas), passerine

“All Wilbur could feel was a sudden, all-consuming affection–not for anything in particular. For everything.”
― blujamas, thcscus (blujamas), passerine

“If they do," Wilbur interrupted, "we're not entirely unprepared. I've sent the conscription notices." There was a loaded pause. "You did?" Tommy didn't know if Techno sounded more impressed or indignant. "When?" "This afternoon, after my little brother looked me in the eyes and I realized just how much I have to lose.”
― blujamas, thcscus (blujamas), passerine

“Your lullaby," Wilbur sobbed, his tears hitting Tommy's cheeks. "It's the lullaby I used to play for you on my guitar, when you were younger." And just like that, everything that came before was forgiven and forgotten.”
― blujamas, thcscus (blujamas), passerine