Proud Pada Quotes

“I didn’t realize there were so many Brainiacs,” Ivy whispers.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“Ivy pulls the hood from her blond head and glares at him. “You almost killed me,” she says, massaging her throat.
Callum snorts. “Then you’d be dead. I don’t do anything halfway.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“The goal here is to avoid the lake. I can assure you; no swimming or other preparation is needed. We would not recommend swimming anyway. The lake is full of giant eels that attack anything that moves.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“Ivy grins. “You want me to spy on my mother? I thought you’d never ask.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“Rhona’s eyes glint with frustration. “I am just splendid, thank you. No need to talk about me as if I am not in the room. Save your pity for someone else.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“With two fingers, I pick it up to examine it. The black leather of the dagger’s hilt shows signs of frequent use. There is something about this dagger. It looks familiar to me, but I can’t imagine where I could have seen it. I turn it to the side. Its blade shines in the bright Fla’mma-infused candlelight. Dark blood covers the sharp tip of it.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“Taking a deep breath, I am about to shout for Glenna when Moira says, No need to yell. Just use the k’bug, dear.
Oh. That’s better than alerting the whole monastery.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“A myriad of small red violet-colored animals, like rabbits, burst out of the trees, surrounding the guardian god. Their long bushy tails, with specks of black among the silver hairs, remind me of the squirrels of my home world, Uhna. Their two-inch-long dark brown pedicles remind me of the female reindeer from Arrov’s home world, A’ice. But I’ve never seen rabbits that have green flower stalks with tiny white flowers entwined around their furry bodies, while A’nima magic clings to them.
A tiny critter hops to me and rises on its hind legs to sniff my hand, its large green eyes glinting with surprising intelligence. Long whiskers move as its nose sniffles, then sneezes.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“How did you know to call to me for help?” 
 “I could sense a presence of someone magically powerful and I reached out instinctually.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“I would recommend you let Consuasor Staan go before he runs out of air. I would hate to see your case end up in front of the Senatus. There is only so much I can do to support the warriors, but even I cannot overlook murder.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“Ivy shrugs. “Poisoning is the Marauders’ way. No offense, but feel free to take some.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“Callum holds me tightly as we submerge under the water. Thin lines of air bubbles escape from his nose and mouth. He struggles to get back to the surface but to no avail—his heavy uniform and black boots weren’t meant for swimming.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“We should run away. Get married and forget about anything else.” 
I snort and slide my hands down to his chest, marveling at the hard and defined muscles. “Tempting, but you would regret it five minutes after we ran away.” 
Callum tightens his fingers around my waist. “They would be the best five minutes of my life. Worth every second.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“Rainbow-colored shimmer washes over me with power. Power that’s not magical but something ancient, before the time of magic.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada

“Some Marauders do do that, but not the smart ones.” Ivy giggles. “I said, doo-doo.”
― S.G. Blaise, Proud Pada