Echoes of Insurrection Quotes

“That’s the thing about children. You don’t get to decide what they grow up to be.”
― T.A. White, Echoes of Insurrection

“Jin squatted in the middle of the passageway, wrapping his arms around his knees as he stared morosely at the ground. Pirates these days. No pride in their craft. He’d been wandering this honeycomb for an eternity and not encountered a single one. Where was the professionalism? The respect? The least they could have done was post a couple of sentries. The lack of situational awareness was concerning. Kira was going to eat them alive when she finally got here.”
― T.A. White, Echoes of Insurrection

“Life had taught her that sugar might help bad news go down easier but in the long term it only disguised the bitter taste of reality.”
― T.A. White, Echoes of Insurrection

“As soon as he was gone, Jin looked at Kira. "These missing children have to be your priority."
There was a trace of amusement on Kira's face as she noted the way he had puffed up in preparation for an argument. "Did you think I'd consider otherwise?"
Children came first. Always.
Jin deflated. "Not really, but sometimes it's hard to think clearly in this body. In my head, I know what your priorities are, but my stomach sometimes says otherwise."
"We call that adrenaline."
"Is that what it is?"
"Fun, huh?"
"Not quite how I'd describe it," Jin grumbled. "My body doesn't know whether it wants to faint, flee, or fight something."
"You'll get used to it. Eventually, it might even come in handy."
"Doubtful.”
― T.A. White, Echoes of Insurrection