This entire situation is insane. Jean slammed his book shut in disgust. It was insane before; now it's become malicious. - Scott Lynch

The trouble with creating military dictators, Locke reflected, was getting rid of them after the immediate crisis was past.

Remember when I told you, for the first time? You nearly threw me off the roof—
I thought you deserved it. You know, it's an opinion I return to from time to time, whether or not a roof is available.
You're a difficult woman, Sabetha. But then, difficult women are the only ones worth falling in love with.
How would you know? It's not like you've ever been after anyone else—
That part's easy. I started with the most difficult woman possible, so there was never any need to look any further.
You're trying to be charming. She squeezed his hand once, then pulled away. I choose not to be entirely charmed, Locke Lamora.
Not entirely?
Not entirely. Not yet.

Enlightenment! When it comes, it comes like a brick to the head, doesn’t it?