The Return Quotes

“Kirat shook his head. “Why should I put my animal in danger? We wouldn’t be in this mess if she had shot him like I demanded.”
― Varian Johnson, The Return

“Abeke shook her head. “Was there not another way? I don’t like intimidating people with violence.” “Says the girl who met me with a bow in her hand,” Dante replied.”
― Varian Johnson, The Return

“Likewise, she figured that the large, flat end of the paddle would be adequate enough to propel them through the water. She would have preferred a sail to navigate the underground winds, but that would have been difficult to make in such limited time, with such threadbare supplies. “It looks good,” she said, handing it back. Then, after a moment, she added, “Thank you.” Takoda looked at the gourd. “I guess we should start packing up the boat.” She heard the sadness in his voice. “Do you want eat first, and then go? We can take a few more minutes—” “No,” he replied. “It would better if we ate while we traveled. No point in wasting any more time.” He walked off toward the boat. Meilin let him go. Takoda was struggling enough with Xanthe’s disappearance as it was, and Meilin didn’t think she had the words to comfort him.”
― Varian Johnson, The Return

“There is never any harm in asking a question. You just have to be prepared to hear the answer.”
― Varian Johnson, The Return