Fire Study Quotes

“There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are small. You have to deal with each one separately, but you need to keep an eye on whats brewing for tomorrow.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“The others had taken Valek's return in stride, although Janco made a comment about Valek's lack of hair. 'You ever notice how couples start to look alike?' he asked.

In a deadpan, Valek replied, 'Yes. In fact I was just thinking how much you and Topaz resemble each other. It's uncanny.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“In the war room, love? What if someone comes in?”
I stood and removed his shirt. “Then they’ll have a good story to tell.”
“Good?” He adopted the pretense of being offended.
“Prove me wrong.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“Did you live here?" Leif asked. I nodded. "For two years"."Where did you stay?" "I had a room in Valek's suite." Leif shot me an incredulous look. "Boy, you worked fast.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“Nothing like having a warrant for your execution to get a girl motivated.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“Lief. That's not nice, considering all your sister has done for you," admonished Perl.
"Oh right. How could I forget that she made me bait for a snake, left me on house arrest in Ixia, and smuggled me into the Keep in a coffin.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“You asked how I can be so calm. I don't have time not to be. I would like to grieve and worry and carry on, but that doesn't achieve results.”
― maria v. snyder, Fire Study

“I had hoped to hear everyone discussing how much they missed my altruistic qualities, my legendary skills as a fighter and as a lover." He leered. "Instead, you're making plans for tomorrow. Interesting how life goes on in spite of itself.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“You should know what happens when you play with fire, Cahill. Eventually, you'll get burned.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“It's the problem with mistakes, they tend to linger.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“Interesting how life goes on in spite of itself.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“He was the test I hadn’t studied for, the quiz I was bound to fail. Out of my depth.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“Valek glowed with his own inner fire. For him, I would risk the flames' heat.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“When I failed to move, Valek pushed me off the mat and curled in my place under the covers. “Ahh. Still warm.”
“You’re evil,” I said, but he feigned sleep.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“Leif: Getting killed would have been easier. No guilt. No worries. No fear. Caring for someone is terrible and wonderful. I don't know if I have the strength to do it for another. How do you deal with it?
Yelena: I focus on the wonderful parts and suffer through the terrible parts, knowing it will end eventually.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“You said I was afraid to come back to the Keep. Well—” I spread my arms wide, flinging drops of water onto Leif’s green tunic “—here I am.”

“You are here. I’ll grant you that. But are you unafraid?”

“I already have a mother and a Story Weaver. Your job is to be the annoying older brother. Stick to what you know.”

“Ohhh. I’ve hit a nerve.”
― Maria V. Snyder , Fire Study

“I didn't want to share you, love. We have a lot of catching up to do.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“Am I ready for the next storm?'
'You are the next storm.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“Valek. The one person I wouldn't mind spending eternity with.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“Living in this world without Valek held no appeal for me.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“You certainly are real. A real pain in the ass, but that's who I fell in love with.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“You know me, love.'
'I know. You crave a challenge and you're cocky.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“One snake wasn’t enough. Time for Perl’s suggestion. I handed everyone two capsules and a pin. “Get as close to the guards as you can. Poke a small hole in the capsule and squirt the liquid near them. Don’t get it on you,” I instructed.

“Why not?” Leif asked.

“You’ll have a necklace snake trying to mate with you.”

“Gee, Yelena. I’m so glad you’re home,” Leif grumbled. “It’s good to know Mother is doing something useful with her time.”

“I thought your mother madeperfumes,” Moon Man said.

“It all depends on how you look at it”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“Are you real?” he asked. “Or just some cruel joke?”

“I’m real. A real simpleton, Valek. I should never have said…I should never have done…” I drew in a deep breath. “Forgive me, please?”

“Would you promise never to do it again?” he asked.

“Sorry, I can’t.”

“Then you certainly are real. A real pain in the ass, but that’s who I fell in love with.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“The man must be torturing me on purpose. I had made him wait over two months. Perhaps he was returning the favor.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“Stay Safe,' I ordered.
He smiled. 'I'm not the one getting pulled into fires, love.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“… Yelena? Hello?” Leif poked my arm.

“I’m here.”

“What are we going to do?” Leif asked me.

“It’s too late to go anywhere else. Kiki and the horses will watch the outside of the building and alert me if anyone approaches.”

“Ooh, guard horses. How quaint.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“Yelena, wake up.” Leif shook my shoulder.

I peered at him through heavy eyes. He placed the lantern on the table.

“You’re the one who set the schedule. Come on.” He pulled the blanket off me. “Most commanders don’t take a turn guarding the troops. They get a good night’s sleep so they can make the right decisions in the morning.”

I sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing my eyes. “I’m not a commander and we’re not a troop.”

“I disagree. You’ve been leading the way. You’re the one who knowswhat

you’re doing.” “I—”

Leif put his fingers on my lips. “Don’t say it. I like—no—need to believe that you know what you’re doing. Makes it so much easier to follow your instructions, especially when I’m acting as bait for a fifty-foot-long snake.”

“Fine. I have things well in hand. I don’t need much sleep because I have all the steps we need to take already planned out. Happy now?”

“Yes.” Leif stretched out on his bed.

I picked up the lantern. “Sweet dreams.”

“They will be now.”
― Maria V. Snyder , Fire Study

“Kerrick the weed.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study

“(...) Le tiré de la camisa, queriendo besa su piel.
Él se apartó y se irguió.
-¿En la sala de guerra, amor? ¿Y si entra alguien?
Yo me puse en pie y le quité la camisa.
-Entonces tendrán una historia muy buena que contar.
-¿Una historia muy buena? - dijo él, y fingió que se ofendía.
-Demuéstrame lo contrario.
A él se le iluminaron los ojos con el desafío.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study