Emperors are vain and useless things.

“Do you love him?"Deryn swallowed, then pointed at the screen. "He makes me feel…”

“I'd watched too many schoolmates graduate into mental institutions, into group …”

“...that was what kept the world interesting...reality had no gears, and you nev…”

“Why are you still wearing...?" Aya began. "Oh, that's not smart plastic? You're…”