The Alien's Handler Quotes

“Missions to Mars are basically sandbox play to these life-forms. And wouldn’t you know, they came here with the express purpose of neutralizing a barbaric species before more harmful space exploration practices could be established. Pretty much the Space Age equivalent of “Hey kid, step away from the hot stove before you burn your mitts off!”
― Gemma Voss, The Alien's Handler

“It was my understanding that love is shared by two persons that wish to be together, in the realms of both sexual desire and daily pursuits of enjoyment, and that there is a level of need involved, similar to addiction.”
― Gemma Voss, The Alien's Handler

“I don’t know what is right and what is wrong, anymore. I don’t know if I am a slave to her or made free by her, but I can only feel joy the moment I decide not to care about any of it.”
― Gemma Voss, The Alien's Handler

“Kila makes me feel seen, like I’m the end-all-be-all, like I’m a no-brainer, like I’m worth every second of his time, like I’m worth being exiled over. Let’s just say a girl could get used to that.”
― Gemma Voss, The Alien's Handler

“I am enjoying my time with my repressed alien stalker far too much.”
― Gemma Voss, The Alien's Handler

“By the time I get off and make it a couple blocks towards my apartment building, I realize just how exhausting this week has been. An entirely new team, a wild situation, and a handsome alien that thinks I’m his hormonal soul mate. I sigh, knowing there’s no easy way to explain this one to the girls over drinks tomorrow.”
― Gemma Voss, The Alien's Handler

“Yes, my whole existence is now divided by Before and After. Before Ella, I was one person. Now, I am entirely another.”
― Gemma Voss, The Alien's Handler

“Yes, my whole existence is now divided by Before and After. Before Ella, I was one person. Now, I am entirely another”
― Gemma Voss, The Alien's Handler

“A couple weeks ago I was trying to explain to a giant reptile that grocery stores do not “steal” eggs from chickens that still have baby chicks inside them. She was personally offended by the idea that anyone would steal eggs from an innocent creature. Now, I’m explaining porn to a gang of hunky adult virgin men, one of whom I’ve already caught staring at my ass.”
― Gemma Voss, The Alien's Handler

“There is surely something very wrong with me. My veins feel like fire under my skin at the sight of her.”
― Gemma Voss, The Alien's Handler

“When we originally descended to the docking bay in the United States, I could see green areas and swathes of sparkling ocean, so I suppose there is a chance I will encounter more attractive parts of the planet. Until then, I find myself in a place called New Jersey. I cannot imagine what the Old Jersey must have been if the modern version consists of ugly black roads and block-shaped architecture.”
― Gemma Voss, The Alien's Handler