Embers of the Past Quotes

“Nagisa slammed her fist into the wall beside Kiatsu's head, causing the girl to jump. "There are no caveats, Kiatsu!" she snapped, holding up her gnarled hand between them as unspoken proof that her wisdom was not flawed. "There are no exceptions! At this very moment, war is marching toward us! Do you think because you are a woman they will hesitate to defile and kill you? I will not always be here to protect you, girl! Harden yourself or die!”
― Lucille J. Knight, Embers of the Past

“Circumstances didn't favor us; that doesn't mean you made any mistakes.”
― Lucille J. Knight, Embers of the Past

“What about the dead?" Wujun asked, pausing to look back.

Kentai raised his arm, blocking the street behind them from view. His hand was heavy on Wujun's shoulder and for a second, he thought the swordsman was shaking. "Don't look back," he replied in a grave, stricken tone. "Never look back.”
― Lucille J. Knight, Embers of the Past

“Please, Master Wujun. Such wiggling is unbecoming a young man of your stature.”
― Lucille J. Knight, Embers of the Past