amazingswan:

_{“I see why you are so intrigued with these creatures, brother. Look at this little one.” His gaze fell back onto the girl before him, humor in his voice. She stiffened, raising her chin and crossing her arms over her chest. She always seemed to find her courage when anticipating an insult, he noticed. How adorable. “I could crack her neck with a thought, and she stands here, questioning me."} 

          _{– In The Service Of Liars And Killers by Mildred Josephine}