Beth

“I push everyone I love away."

He shrugged.
"I don't mind you pushing me away if it means you love me, little sister.”
― Kristin Cashore, Fire

“Fire supposed he needed to be there in order to give rousing speeches and lead the charge into the fray, or whatever is was commanders did in wartime. She resented his competence at something so tragic and senseless. She wished he, or somebody, would throw down his sword and say, 'Enough! This is a silly way to decide who's in charge!' And it seemed to her, as the beds in the healing room filled and emptied and filled, that these battles didn't leave much to be in charge of. The kingdom was already broken, and this war was tearing the broken pieces smaller.”
― Kristin Cashore, Fire

“I know this is war, but the rest of us are trying to pretend it's a party.”
― Kristin Cashore, Fire

“Tell me what I can do to help you feel better."

Well...I always like when you kiss me...

"Do you?"

You're good at it.

"Well, that's lucky. Because I'll always be kissing you.”
― Kristin Cashore, Fire