Hope. Such a dangerous thing.

“Cosmé is in constant attendance. Though no one will take Aneaxi’s place, Cosmé …”

“I almost panic then. The pleasure-power feeling flees, replaced by humiliation.…”

“Weren't you scared?" I ask."Yes. But it was a good scared.""There's a good kind…”

“Walking away from my desert companions feels like cutting off a limb. How does …”