Fate can be one mean god at times.

“Mmmm, as I recall, if you go around telling people that they are downtrodden, y…”

“Historical Re-creation, he thought glumly, as they picked their way across, und…”

“Here's what I suggest," he said. "You pretend that rats can think, and I'll pro…”

“The Assassin moved quietly from roof to roof until he was well away from the ex…”