The Canard Case Quotes

“they were always depicted being on clouds, but she had chucked it up to a gross misunderstanding on behalf of humankind. Or perhaps a blanket lack of creativity. Never had she suspected that it was actually truth until the Jade Emperor had kindly pointed her to the cloud near him and invited her to take a seat. The only complaint that she had was that it felt a little airy, like wind was passing underneath her buttocks. Other than that, it was remarkably comfortable. It made the inventor in her wonder how she could duplicate it. Surely there was a way.”
― Honor Raconteur, The Canard Case

“But if she became completely Fae, Aranhil would likely prohibit her from traveling about freely, for fear of her safety.”
― Honor Raconteur, The Canard Case

“Rolling her eyes to the ceiling, Sevana started to pray for patience, and then realized she was doing so in front of multiple gods and stopped. Even if they were in a different pantheon than her own, they could likely hear her internal prayers.”
― Honor Raconteur, The Canard Case

“The other part of it was that he was strangely fond of her and seemed to like being around her. For some inexplicable reason.”
― Honor Raconteur, The Canard Case

“You want to explain to me why I should be in a good mood?” After contemplating this for a full second, Jacen ventured, “I don’t think I should comment. It will likely get me killed.” “You’re a good friend, Jacen. I promise to only maim you a little.”
― Honor Raconteur, The Canard Case

“Eyes narrowed into dark slits, Nia Reign hissed, “I must think of how to deal with her.” “You won’t get the chance,” Sevana swore vehemently. “Not if I get to her first.” Regarding her thoughtfully, Nia Reign stated, “A mortal cannot harm a god.” Staring her down, Sevana replied flatly, “I’m half-Fae. I’ll manage.”
― Honor Raconteur, The Canard Case

“Chi-Lin couldn’t speak or nod but his eyes conveyed a mulish agreement. “Good. It is not wise to shoot the messenger. Especially when the messenger is a daughter of the Fae, yes?” The tableau froze. Sevana, deeming it safe enough to resume her seat, did so and studied their faintly horrified expressions that were mixed with disbelief and a sort of trepidation, as if they had stuck their hands into a hole expecting treasure only to encounter a den of vipers instead.”
― Honor Raconteur, The Canard Case

“For the sake of her dignity, Aran really could not appear shirtless around her ever again. The most absurd things came out of her mouth when he did.”
― Honor Raconteur, The Canard Case

“She intended to only glance over when she heard Aran, but her attention was snared completely. His hair was wet and full of suds, pants on, boots barely on, a shirt clutched in his hands. It was the first time she’d seen him shirtless and, my-oh-my were all Fae built like that? Or was it being a tracker that gave him such excellent musculature? “Sevana.” Aran grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her once, gently. Blinking, she forced her eyes up and focused on his face. “Muscles.” “What?” he asked in confusion. Mentally, she kicked herself. What had just come out of her mouth?”
― Honor Raconteur, The Canard Case

“I would like to take this moment and remind you that I did not volunteer for this. I was voluntold. There is a difference.”
― Honor Raconteur, The Canard Case

“It was one of the few occasions where she would freely admit that she wanted help and would call for reinforcements. So, of course, her luck said that she wouldn’t be able to do so. She must have been truly evil in the previous life to have such bad luck in this one. Maybe even a serial kitten killer or something equally atrocious.”
― Honor Raconteur, The Canard Case