The Son of Sun and Sand Quotes

“The concept of “crime” implied that there was some authority greater than himself, who could set rules on morality, conduct, and legalities.  Kasos acknowledged nothing superior to himself.  If he desired to commit some act, then it wasn’t “criminal,” it was obviously the “right” thing to do.  His actions were the result of his choices, and thus, could in no way be viewed as “wrong.”  He was perfect.  Crime was impossible if you were perfect and in charge of all creation.  When YOU wrote the laws, you couldn’t POSSIBLY break them.”
― Elizabeth Gannon, The Son of Sun and Sand

“I have been saddled with you for centuries, and I just do not understand when you will get it through that preposterously attractive, but sadly empty head, that I AM YOUR MASTER!  You should have no thoughts but the ones which I GIVE YOU!  I OWN YOU!  I own you, I own your kingdom and I own the hidden power!”   “Yep.  Got it.”  She nodded.  “Writing it all down, dumbass.”  She pointed at the door.  “Wanna get the door?  This place is weird and I’m really hungry.”
― Elizabeth Gannon, The Son of Sun and Sand

“She gasped.  “I do not!  I’m a very nice person!  Which is why I could never say that to the council!”   “Oh, horseshit, woman!”  He laughed.  “You’ve confounded my every action since the very moment I met you!” “I have?” “YES!  You are NOT a nice person.  You’re the most suborn, disrespectful, spiteful, vindictive bitch I’ve ever met…And I say that with a great deal of respect, as I have no use for nice people.”
― Elizabeth Gannon, The Son of Sun and Sand

“He pointed a finger at her.  “I don’t care whether you live or die.  You exist only to serve my purposes and then you will be discarded.  You are merely the vessel delivering me my reward, and nothing more.  You…” They arrived at the banks of a large river.  He held out an arm to stop her from going any further and then waded into the quickly moving water and effortlessly picked her up in his arms and carried her across the stream so that she didn’t get wet.  When they arrived at the other side, he gently placed her down and pulled himself out of the water and onto the muddy bank.  “…mean nothing.  Absolutely nothing.  I don’t know how much plainer I can say that.”
― Elizabeth Gannon, The Son of Sun and Sand

“He could do anything, but could never pretend to be anything but a titan of strength and power laying waste to those who sought to change him.  Angst meant that he should be feeling uncertain and scared about his future and his past, and that was out of the question.  The past was dead.  The future would soon see him standing over it in conquest, drenched in its blood.  What was there to be uncertain about?”
― Elizabeth Gannon, The Son of Sun and Sand

“He thought with some satisfaction of the sight of her little head spiraling through the sky, ridiculous ponytail pinwheeling around and around against the bright blue sky…and finally disappearing out of sight forever, never to return… What a wonderful dream.”
― Elizabeth Gannon, The Son of Sun and Sand

“Why would I need to look ‘angsty’?  Why would weakness attract someone of your sex?  Weakness should be spurned, not embraced. The reward for weakness is DEATH, not romance.” He pointed at her. “Your whole gender is insane, and I blame YOU.” “It’s not about ‘weakness,’ it’s about ‘vulnerability’.”  She swatted his hand away.  “You’re trying to make it seem like you have some kind of emotion other than homicidal rage, and that you’re feeling the weight of all the things you’ve done, and that you need someone who understands your inner pain and turmoil!” “I don’t, I’m not, and I don’t.”  He crossed his arms over his chest resolutely.  “PERIOD.” “I know!”  She nodded in agreement.  “That’s why we need to act it out now as practice!  We have to figure out a way to pretend that you’re a fully functioning human being, or this is never going to work.”
― Elizabeth Gannon, The Son of Sun and Sand

“I’m not kidnapping anyone.”  Emily shook her head vehemently.  “I have a bad history with abductions.  My parole officer said that I should stay out of the kidnapping business until I realize that people need oxygen to live.”
― Elizabeth Gannon, The Son of Sun and Sand

“Here’s the thing: killing them just gets easier.  You killed him.  The man is dead by YOUR hand.”  He looked around the room.  “Was there a clap of thunder?  Did the heaven’s open up?  Hellfire bursting forth to consume you?  His angry spirit coming for revenge?  No.”  He shook his head.  “This man’s face will be the only one you remember.  The rest will merely be pale shadows of this moment.  One or ten billion, this is the only one you’ll feel.  After this, it just gets easier.”
― Elizabeth Gannon, The Son of Sun and Sand

“” She sounded more amused than angry for some reason.  “” He didn’t understand that complaint.  Of COURSE all he thought about was himself.  He was deeply concerned with the big picture, and he was the biggest thing around.”
― Elizabeth Gannon, The Son of Sun and Sand