Humanity is so adaptable [...] Truly amazing, what people can get used to, as long as there are a few compensations.

“You can’t buy it, but it has a price,” said Oryx. “Everything has a price.”

“On the top of my desk there are initials, carved into the wood, and dates...Thi…”

“Farewells can be shattering, but returns are surely worse. Solid flesh can neve…”

“But who can remember pain, once it's over?”