Mark of the Fool 6 Quotes

“You’re crazy,” Ripp’s voice came from beside Alex. “Damned crazy.” “We are in a demon’s palace.” Kyembe spread his hands. “At his trophy room door, to be exact, while—” Another distant explosion rocked the palace “—a devastating battle takes place somewhere beyond our sight. My brother, I think we all abandoned sanity the moment we decided this was a prudent idea.” There was a pause. “Aye, I see your point,” Ripp muttered.”
― J.M. Clarke, Mark of the Fool 6

“Well, that’s the trouble with feelings, isn’t it?” Thundar shrugged. “They just happen. All we can do is try and steer ’em in the right direction and hope they lead us right. Or we can lead them right.”
― J.M. Clarke, Mark of the Fool 6

“as though observing a rabbit drunk on nut wine. …Which had actually happened, back in Alric. Mr. McGregor had taken to sealing his personal stores of spirits far more carefully after that incident. The townsfolk found hungover rabbits for days afterward.”
― J.M. Clarke, Mark of the Fool 6

“And what is… the worst case scenario?’ Alex gave a nervous chuckle. ‘Worst case scenario is that I screwed up a step when I was making the mana core, which means that I’d have to toss everything I just did and start all over again. If that happens, then you’ll have your first experience seeing your father fall to his knees and cry.” ‘…You said those ingredients were expensive.’ “And that’s why I’d be falling to my knees and crying.” ‘Ah.’ “Exactly, ‘aaaaaaah!’ I’d be screaming that word too! You get it!”
― J.M. Clarke, Mark of the Fool 6

“Professor Jules gave a devastating sigh. “Of course. You have a new mind to shape. You have a new form of life to study. And what does everyone want to do? Teach him how to hit others with a sharp piece of metal! Gah!” She threw up her hands. “You’ll just infect your little sister with such urges.” ‘Too late,’ Alex thought,”
― J.M. Clarke, Mark of the Fool 6

“I’ve lost, Mr. Roth. You are quite insane and will probably try to invent a way to snuff out the sun if left to your own devices.”
― J.M. Clarke, Mark of the Fool 6