One Small Echo Quotes

“She swallowed. “I’m not saying it,” she whispered. He leaned closer, looming over her until his lips were right by her ear. “Then no antidote.” “Is this another trick?” His fingers brushed her chest, and he signed a single word, simple enough that she could feel the shape of it. No. He lifted her hands. A silent demand.”
― Jane Washington, One Small Echo

“Manifest! she suddenly yelled into her head, attempting to shock the little monster into obeying. Holy darkness! he screamed back. What was that? Are you okay? You almost gave me a heart attack! Do you have a heart? she asked. Yes, of course. I think? I don’t know. It’s just a thing you humans say. Was that a yes or a no? Probably not. He sounded utterly forlorn.”
― Jane Washington, One Small Echo

“She tried to draw on Hymn’s ability again but was only met with darkness. It’s our ability now, Hymn whispered. Okay, the correction is so not helpful right at this moment. Sorry, master. Nope. We’re not doing that. Can I call you Eiko? His fluttery little spark of excitement briefly stirred in her chest. Sure, she said. If you stop talking, so I can concentrate on being choked out by the prince.”
― Jane Washington, One Small Echo

“Of all the silent languages, this is the most delicate, the most beautiful.”
― Jane Washington, One Small Echo

“Eiko”
― Jane Washington, One Small Echo