Earthquakes were extremely uncommon in this area. A dragon and a unicorn playing tag wasn’t.

Everybody needs a career manager.“- Lady Macbeth.

To Serve and Protect... “- Traditional Motto of Protection Rackets.

Terrific!” I said, and meant it for a change.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall take flack from both sides.“- Unofficial UN Motto.

Don’t pick up hitchhikers!“- D. Adams.

In times of crisis, it is of the utmost importance that one does not lose her head. Marie Antoinette.

Diplomacy is the delicate weapon of the civilized warrior.“- Hun, A. T.

When things are at their blackest, I say to myself, ‘Cheer up, things could be worse.’ And sure enough, they get worse.

Aahz hesitedted, then shugger. "A quater of a milion eatch"."A QUATER OF A MILION???" My voice had not hit that note since my voice changed."We had not told him", my partner sighed. "I was afraid that if he knew what the stakes are he would clutch.""A quater of a milion" I repeated, a bit hoaser this time."See?" Ahzz Grinned. "You are cluching.