Expression and communication are essential; without these, civilization ends.

“Hajime," she began, "the sad truth is that some things can't go backwards. Once…”

“Don't feel sorry for yourself. Only assholes do that.”

“Have books ‘happened’ to you? Unless your answer to that question is ‘yes,’ I’m…”

“After such prolonged frowning, it took her some moments to recall what her norm…”