Your spikes have gone floppy,

“The pair smiled desperately at one another. And for the first time ever, despit…”

“But in life we don't usually get to choose the time of our defining moments. We…”

“My advice," he added in a whisper, "would be to make your peace with the gods, …”

“Mr. Crepsley was every bit as composed as he'd sworn he would be. He didn't eve…”