Dragon Squeeze Quotes

“Because it is. It can’t be mine. I’m the center of the universe. I don’t do anything wrong.” He gaped at her, obviously in awe. Humans were easily impressed. “You never told me you were a hacker.” “I prefer the term professional information extractor. Also known as PIE. I offer an all-you-can-eat buffet of services. Crème de la crème.”
― Eve Langlais, Dragon Squeeze

“Don’t play with the humans. Until you’re ready to eat them. They’re easily traumatized, which sours the meat.” They also bruised like peaches. It was why she wasn’t allowed to play dodgeball once she hit puberty. Cry babies. Dexter”
― Eve Langlais, Dragon Squeeze

“Could you please leave before I am forced to take action?” He presented his most prim and proper appearance. “Take action? That sounds ominously delicious.” Her expression somehow managed to brighten a few more degrees. She flopped onto her back, arms akimbo, lips curved in a wide smile. “Take me, gumdrop. I’m yours.” “Gumdrop?”
― Eve Langlais, Dragon Squeeze

“Five. Four. Three. The outside air hit them, but they didn’t stop. Two. She pushed herself as hard as she could. One. Boom. The explosion grabbed and tossed her, flinging her easily through the air, making her wish she had a cape. Instinct”
― Eve Langlais, Dragon Squeeze

“Do you see anyone?” her cousin asked. “Yoo-hoo. We’re still here. Come and get us.” “Shh. You idiot. We don’t want to scare them off.” Inviting prey to their death always seemed to spook them. “Well,”
― Eve Langlais, Dragon Squeeze

“I don’t suppose you’ve got a ladder in your bag of tricks?” “No, but I do have rope.” She patted the heavy canvas sack and grinned. “I’ve also got handcuffs, in case we get lucky.” “Throw in some lube, and it’s a party,”
― Eve Langlais, Dragon Squeeze