Teppic hadn’t been educated. Education had just settled on him, like dandruff.

“Despite rumor, Death isn't cruel--merely terribly, terribly good at his job.”

“Don't you *ever* let go?""I haven't yet.""Why?""I suppose... because in this wo…”

“The demon coughed nervously. Demons do not breathe; however, every intelligent …”

“Million-to-one chances...crop up nine times out of ten.”