Flor's Fiasco Quotes

“You are mine. If T’ia was being attacked by sky-claw and you had a splinter in your finger, I would let them chew freely upon her because your hand comes first.”
― Ruby Dixon, Flor's Fiasco

“I am carrying my ride to her ding-ding feast.” I frown to myself as I stride across the sands. “I am sure I said that wrong. Do not tell Leezh.”
― Ruby Dixon, Flor's Fiasco

“I’ve changed my mind,” Leezh says, turning to her mate. “I totally want to do this now. Just to get him to keep saying it’s a ding-ding feast.”
― Ruby Dixon, Flor's Fiasco

“But as the years have passed, I’ve found that while others might be the best at hunting, or fishing, or even healing, I have my spot. I’ve appointed myself the unofficial glue of the tribe. I’m the one that brings spirits up. I suggest celebrations or feasts. Steph might be the actual counselor, but I share gossip and stick to those that look like they need a friend, and basically clown around to bring smiles to the group when people seem down.”
― Ruby Dixon, Flor's Fiasco

“I’ve been in a hut of my own for years now, and I can take care of myself. If I’rec decides we’re just going to fuck to get this out of our systems and then he’ll return to Tia, well, then it is what it is. As long as we’re both on the same page, I’ll be fine with whatever is decided.”
― Ruby Dixon, Flor's Fiasco

“You want to spend your nights in my furs and your days at my side.” I kiss her nose. “You love my cock. You love my spur. You love my tongue.” “The rest of you is kind of annoying,” she mutters,”
― Ruby Dixon, Flor's Fiasco

“My alien Prince Charming, with a huge erection and a lovelorn parasite.”
― Ruby Dixon, Flor's Fiasco

“I am your dork,” I reply. A dork must be a strong-hearted hunter who knows what he wants and I am certainly that.”
― Ruby Dixon, Flor's Fiasco

“We are not supposed to be mates. We are supposed to be with others. “By the ancestors,” I say, stunned. “This is a problem.” “Use stronger words,” she tells me. “We’re absolutely shit-fucked.”
― Ruby Dixon, Flor's Fiasco

“Her smile grows even broader, and my heart is filled with such emotion that I stop and grab her by the shoulders, bending down and kissing her hard. F’lor blinks up at me in surprise. “W-what was that for?” “I wanted to kiss you.” Her cheeks color with a hint of emotion, and she leans up and gives me a quick peck on the lips. “I’m glad,” she whispers. “I like kissing you, too.” I have been chasing after the wrong female all along. Truly, my khui is far wiser than me.”
― Ruby Dixon, Flor's Fiasco

“Eat,” I tell her again as we walk. I shove the large chunk of jerky under her nose. “You do not eat enough.” “Oh my god, I’rec, quit trying to stuff me full of food. We had lunch just a short time ago.” She makes a face at me, crossing her eyes. “I’m going to become as round as a balloon if you keep stuffing me full of food.” “I should like that,” I tell her. “More of you to sit upon my face so I can feast.”
― Ruby Dixon, Flor's Fiasco