“Oh, get off it with that. So sensitive about language. Mate, love, nest, whatever. Point is, it stinks, especially when it goes bad. I get wanting to run away.”

“Nothing is off-limits to me, tiny human. You think the desire in your heart is buried, but I couldn't ignore it if I tried! It means this: you want me to peace out? Shut it all down? Fine! I'll go!...”

“I'm not going to lie: there are no good options here.”

“I worked hard as [fuck] to get here.”

“Don't let this consume you. Try not to blame me. Don't live in hate. Or grief. Just live.”

“What? Why are you making the glee nose? The death of my world is funny? The final vengeance of my people? I will kill you.”