He did not like Ambassador Bern’s diplomatic response. Probably he was the sort that preferred to be the only liar in the room. - Sarah Zettel

Somehow, you expect places you’ve left to freeze, like your memories of them have. It’s egotistical, but no one really wants to believe the world goes on without them.

"You're supposed to be here making things better."
He grimaced. "I've come to the conclusion that that's the first mistake. This place is rotten to the core. Trying to make it better just gets the rotten on you."

Power looks startlingly similar wherever you go. Power does not want you to forget that you are small and alone.