All life is rooted in pain. There can be no escape, but love makes the hurt bearable. - Stephen R. Lawhead

Myrddin', I said gently, 'what is she to you?'
His head whipped round and he glared at me. His mouth was a grimace of revulsion, and his eyes were hard, bright points of pain. 'She is my death

I learned long ago that when a thing defies rational explanation then it is because I lack a complete understanding of the facts.

Kingship wrought of Infinite worship,
Quick-forged by the Swift Sure Hand;
Bold in Righteousness,
Valiant in Justice,
A sword of honor to defend the clans of Albion!