Ruling Sikthand Quotes

“This is a temporary fascination, human,” he hissed. “You are but a Season. Calamitous, powerful, consuming. But like the rains, you too will pass.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“Have you mistaken my curiosity to fuck an alien as genuine interest?”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“No. I don’t bend.” Sikthand’s eyes drifted to the mirror. Truth rose like acid in his throat. “But I could break for her.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“As a queen, you'll have to choose what our city stands for. What's worth fighting for and what isn't, not based on what's right or wrong, but based on what allows your people to live unconcerned lives. And despite the fact that every intention you have is pure, they'll hate you. They can't help it. There is no decision you will make, ever, that everyone will support. You either don't do enough, or you do it the wrong way, or you're too soft, or you're too vicious.
... People need something to be upset about for their happiness to be real, " he explained, voice emotionless. "We only notice the day because there is night. We only truly quenched by water after thirst sets in. They need the negative, even if they manufacture it. It's the only way they understand the value of the positive. As their queen you're an easy target. They'll look for any crack, any blemish and scream about it. But the fact that they're screaming about you and not parishing in wars or starving in the mines will show you you've done your job well. And when you die, they'll visit your statue in the Heroes Hall and wail over what a wonderful leader you were, though you won't be around to hear it.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“It might be worth getting stabbed by her if it meant he could clutch her to his chest and take her mouth in a kiss as he drifted away.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“I’ve memorized it all so I know exactly where to find you when the pressure in my chest threatens to crush me.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“Who the fuck do you think you are?” she spat, shooting daggers from her eyes. “The king,”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“He didn't want her to come speak to him because he so desperately wanted her to come speak to him.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“The older I get, the more I understand that polite is just a longer path to get where you want." He chuckled. "You want to ask me something? Ask me.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand

“a cold marriage. It just meant they ruled together but didn’t mingle in a romantic way. They were business partners.”
― Victoria Aveline, Ruling Sikthand