integrity is a disease, and you can only catch it from someone who has it. - Lois McMaster Bujold

“We used to call the biowar intelligence and analysis section at ImpSec HQ the Nightmare Barn,” Miles reminisced. “In a large building full of pale, overcaffeinated men, they had a reputation as being the pastiest and the twitchiest.”

There is a sad disconnectedness that overcomes a library when its owner is gone.

“You? I know you! You trust beyond reason.”
She met his eyes steadily. “Yes. It’s how I get results beyond hope. As you may recall.”