Kareen was by no means sure Mark was a potential husband. He was still working his heart out on becoming a potential human being. - Lois McMaster Bujold

Really, murmured Des, Tronio is like a chicken that brought its own pot and onions.

It’s been a long time since I wagered so much on a single throw. Though if I’m to revisit the desperation of my youth, I want the body back, too.

Miles had heard weird tales of strange relationships between people and their clones. But then, anyone who deliberately went out and had a clone made must be kinky to start with. Far more interesting to have a child, preferably with a woman who was smarter, faster, and better-looking than oneself; then there was at least a chance for a bit of evolution in the clan.