Hood Quotes

“But, she had to know. “So, they say when you get thrown off a horse, you should get right back on.” She looked him in the eye, “I’m sorry I threw you. But, would you like to get back on?” Tarc glanced away. After a moment, without looking at her, he said, “Um…” Lizeth slapped the table, “It’s a simple yes or no question. By the way you’re dithering, I assume the answer’s ‘no,’ but it’d be nice if you just said it.” He turned and looked her in the eye for a moment. Then he grinned, “To use your analogy, that didn’t make me feel like getting back on the horse. I think you should wait until they’ve stopped kicking, bucking, and biting before you try to get back on.” Lizeth snorted, “Yeah, sorry. But I feel like you’re torturing me here.”
― Laurence E. Dahners, Hood

“I think Nylin’s jealousy shot her love life in the foot.” She shook her head, “Getting angry at someone for not loving you enough… that never makes them love you more.”
― Laurence Dahners, Hood