They did attempt to leave the European Union last year, but apparently that was prompted by demonic interference. - Genevieve Cogman

Everyone's being hypocritical," she muttered. "Is there anyone around here who doesn't want something from us while acting innocent? We need to find out what's really going on before everyone does the wrong thing for the right reasons.

“Maybe it’s like being a parent,” she said, bringing up a Library map. “You never really see your children as adults.”
“You’re exaggerating,” Kai said, with the easy confidence of someone who hadn’t tested the issue yet.

The atmosphere of the place soothed her automatically; the rich lantern-lights, the sheer scent of paper and leather, and the fact that everywhere she looked, there were books, books, beautiful books.