Quotes From "Relativity" By M.A. George

I didn’t intend it to come out sarcastically, but I guess that’s just where my tone of voice automatically goes these days. M.A. George

Phrase the question any way you like… The answer will still be ‘Kiss my ass. M.A. George

I paused for a moment, debating whether to turn and look what was happening. My senses told me Obo’s presence was still at my side, and turning my face into the barrel of a gun seemed like an ill-advised way to cap off this day of monumentally stupid decisions. M.A. George

Wow…At least I can rest assured that you definitely can’t read my mind, ” I remarked. “Clearly you know nothing about me…because the surest way to keep me from doing something is to tell me I have no other choice. M.A. George

It’s a sad state of affairs when I’m the one bringing sanity to the equation M.A. George

There’s an empty seat next to me in the ‘intensely aggravating’ section…and it’s got your name on it M.A. George

I missed her smile…the way she would roll her eyes when she thought I was being ridiculous…the quiet way she almost tiptoed when she walked that gave her away as a ballerina…the fact that she could probably give me a fairly decent ass-kicking if she set her mind to it. I missed it all. I missed her. M.A. George

The cleanest civilization I’ve ever seen…and the number one thing you pack for a wedding is a jar of dirt? M.A. George

Suddenly, I saw ocean again–then another horizon line–but this time the deep blue sky was on the wrong side of the line…the Holy crap, we’re upside down side. M.A. George

But you know as well as I do that anger won’t solve anything.”“ I beg to differ, ” he shrugged. “Anger can be quite rewarding…at least for those of us who have the option of blasting our enemies to oblivion. M.A. George

With an ashamed sigh, I confessed, “You have seen nothing but the worst of me since then, Aeron. I’ve been a bitter, defiant, irrational shrew…and now I’m selfishly dragging you into a hopeless situation against your better judgment. What would possibly entice you to make good on a marriage proposal under such circumstances?”“ You would…” his voice was gentle, as his troubled eyes searched mine. “If what I’ve seen is the worst of you…then it will be a miracle if I ever find a way to deserve you. . M.A. George

My only regret, ” he gently tugged me back toward him, “would be leaving this world before naming you as my wife. If I die tomorrow, at least I’ll have that to my credit.” Wrapping his arms around my waist, he vowed, “You don’t have to be queen…but you will not fall into obscurity on a foreign world. You will bear the Omuran name, and I have to believe that will protect you.” He brought his forehead to rest against mine, adding sorrowfully, “I have to believe that our family line wasn’t meant to end with this. M.A. George

I tried not to think of all the horror movies featuring this exact scenario, soon to be followed by an abundance of gratuitous blood and gore. M.A. George

My instincts told me that death would somehow be…different. But my rational mind reminded me that I had probably tempted fate one too many times. At least, I thought it was my rational mind. It sure seemed like the usual voice inside my head. Thank God there was only one of them. M.A. George

A teasing smirk flitted across his face, as he completed his thought, “I’ll try not to take it too hard if I fail miserably, because you can be the world’s greatest skeptic…”“ Nah…” I coughed out a little chuckle, “not when you’re involved. I’m your number one fan… You couldn’t shake me if you tried.” I gave him a playful wink, adding musingly, “Though I might stop short of hanging out in the bushes with binoculars…”“ Well, then, ” he grinned, “clearly you’re not my number one fan. M.A. George

We broke into laughter–the kind that’s your only recourse when you feel like curling up in a fetal position and whimpering like a little girl. M.A. George

And you’re okay with this?...” I studied his calm expression, my own features anything but calm.“ Noooo…” Aeron drew the word out lazily with a slow, deliberate shake of his head. His face remained strangely composed.“ Then can I please have some of whatever sedative you took…because this, ” I waved my hand, motioning from his head to his feet, “is way too cool under pressure. M.A. George

See, that’s just it… You shouldn’t even know sayings like that, ” I griped. “It takes normal people years to pick up on all those little phrases. Do you have any idea how stupid I feel, when I can’t even say ‘Hello, my name is Palta…Oh, and by the way– I’m the village idiot.’? M.A. George

You can be intensely aggravating...” His expression struck me as closer to boredom than aggravation. “And somehow I suspect this isn’t the first time you’ve been told that.”“ Nope, ” I smiled mischievously. “Nor the last… M.A. George

Ah yes…” He made an exaggerated nod. “I was supposed to be filling you in on Nangí’s story.” He winked at me playfully, as I kept up my glare. “Now, where should I begin?”“ Tell you what, let me get you started, ” I came back. “Once upon a time, there was this über-creepy old man–who looks like he lives in a haunted shack and eats small children for breakfast–and I decided to make him my new best friend becaaauuse… Okay, your turn. . M.A. George

Think of mental energy as broadcasting on a certain wavelength, ” he tried to explain. “People with powers of the mind can tap into that wavelength…”“ That’s all fine and good, ” I nodded, “but evidently my transmitter is broken. Or much more likely… I never had one in the first place.”“ Ah, yes, ” he nodded unenthusiastically, “and your nose is mounted upside-down.”“ Excuse me?” My forehead creased.“ I do wish you would quit contradicting me, ” he let out a tired sigh. “It’s insulting…and highly annoying. . M.A. George

Me?...Stupid?” I fluttered my eyes innocently. “When have I ever done anything stupid?”“ Don’t get me wrong, you’re the smartest person I know…” She fought back a smile. “But you have done some of the dumbest things I ever thought possible.”“ So you have a point…” I shrugged. “Still not stopping me. M.A. George

You and your ‘potential’, ” I lazily rolled my eyes. “According to you, everyone has it…and no one is living up to it. M.A. George

Silence upon silence, with a heaping pile of extra silence. M.A. George

I’m not familiar with this word you were repeating before…‘cojones’, was it?” I blushed as Dominick patted me on the back. “Way to introduce him to the vernacular, Palta. M.A. George

Aeron’s stone-faced expression cracked, as he turned to give me a dumbfounded look. Meeting his questioning eyes, I let out a little annoyed sigh, “I refuse to believe that you don’t know the meaning of ‘cojones’.”“I’m well aware of the meaning, ” he raised his eyebrows, fighting back a smile. “Just a little surprised at your choice of words…”“ Yeah, I can really paint a verbal picture, ” I responded dryly. M.A. George

You get a kick out of shocking the pants off me, don’t you?” I shook my head with a smirk. He just shrugged with a playful smile, his eyes momentarily flitting toward my pants before returning to meet my gaze.“ It’s an expression, ” I rolled my eyes. “Don’t tell me you aren’t familiar with it, Mr. Smarty Pants.”“You have quite a repertoire of ‘pants’ references, don’t you?. M.A. George

I can only imagine what goes on in that head of yours…” he teased. “I assure you I haven’t taken up black magic, ritualistic sacrifice, or–”“ Plushophilia?” I tagged on.“ Excuse me?…” came his half-confused, half-intrigued reaction.“ An obsession with stuffed animals, ” I clarified. “I mean, you are a young one…”“ Where did you come up with that?” He kept his hands firmly covering my eyes, but I could hear the amused smile in his voice. “Is that even a real word?”“ I’m a doctor, I know these things, ” I shrugged. . M.A. George

I can finish that off and get you something better, ” he offered.“ You’d eat my leftovers?...” I felt like such a prima donna. “You’re a king.”“ I’m a…hungry…king, ” he shrugged, as he unassumingly glanced to the side. “I’m not picky. M.A. George

Alex thrust her hand and half her arm into the labyrinth of light. Her stare blanked, and in the halo of the matrix her eyes and glyphs blazed so radiantly she looked as if she were being consumed by a primordial fire.“ She just stuck her hand into Machim Command’s central server matrix! ” Caleb smiled, watching on in blatant awe. “She does that. G.S. Jennsen

He wasn’t going to be able to deactivate the field, which meant there was only one choice. He’d realized early on that his arcane, profoundly alien passenger came with a cost, possibly one too high to pay and get out the other side free and clear. He’d pay it nonetheless and without complaint if the diati would only come through for him now. Caleb closed his eyes. G.S. Jennsen

An eerie, chilling voice interrupted him to reverberate through the house. “You believe you are safe, but you will never be safe from me. My reach is limitless, my capabilities legion. Sleep fitfully and avoid the shadows, for know that I am coming for you. When I arrive, you will pay for what you did. G.S. Jennsen

No, we absolutely should do it. If we can capture such a motherlode, it could make a pivotal difference in the coming war. We need it. AEGIS needs it, my mother needs it. This is why we’re here.“ I’m merely pausing at the precipice of the cliff, peeking down into the chasm and asking, ‘Are we sure?’ So…” Alex eyed him wearing an uneasy grimace “…are we sure? G.S. Jennsen

Caleb shoved back from the table and stood to retreat to the kitchen. “No. Find another plan.”“ There is no other plan. This isn’t even a plan, merely a nugget of an idea for the start of a plan that’s certain to fail and end in your deaths. G.S. Jennsen

The woman’s gaze sent chills racing down his spine. The diabolical, aberrantly predatory arch of her lips curdled his blood. Seriously, his blood must be curdling back at the lab right now.“ Nice illusion. I’m definitely feeling the evil vibe here.” She stood and rounded the desk with perfect grace. “There is no illusion. Explain yourself quickly now, before I grow bored by your presence and dispense with it. G.S. Jennsen

Anyone who tells you life has greater value when it comes with an expiration date is full of shit. Immortality is worth the fortunes of galaxies.” She regarded him too intently. “But it’s not worth everything. You gave it up for your freedom.” His forced bravado faltered. That truth still petrified him today. “I did. G.S. Jennsen

Mia stood between the bed and the broken window, holding an active plasma blade at waist-height in front of her. A thick coat of blood stained the plasma nearly from hilt to tip, hissing as it dribbled from blade to floor.“ Are you all right?” Mia gave her a wan, distant smile. “It’s okay. I’ve done it before. G.S. Jennsen

Laches faded away, leaving Miriam standing facing Hyperion, the Metigen who had orchestrated the slaughter of over fifty million people a short year ago. There were limits to even deals with the devil, lines which should never be crossed…but she was beginning to wonder when she might find one. G.S. Jennsen

Caleb reached up and slid the tie out of her hair to let it fall free. “You were crazy to do it. But I love you because you’re wild and fearless, not in spite of it, and I know the price.” He sensed her cringe against him. “Which is?”“ At random and unexpected times, you terrify the life out of me. G.S. Jennsen

Safeguard your weaknesses, for your enemy will always use them against you. But more importantly …” He raised a single bony finger, waving it rhythmically to the cadence of his words. “Safeguard your true strengths. If he knows not what you are capable of, he will always underestimate you.” He fixed his unflinching eyes on mine. “And you are not to be underestimated. M.A. George