52 Quotes About Banter

Jace perched on the windowsill and looked down at him. "You really don't get this bodyguard thing, do you?"" I didn't even think you liked me all that much, " said Simon. "Is this one of those keep-your-friends-close-and-your-enemies-closer things?"" I thought it was keep your friends close so you have someone to drive the car when you sneak over to your enemy's house a night and throw up in his mailbox."" I'm pretty sure that's not it . Cassandra Clare

Jace's eyes sparkled, but he said calmly, "Not at all. the Silent Brothers can help her retrieve her memories."" You hate the Silent Brothers, " protested Isabelle."I don't hate them, " said Jace candidly." I'm afraid of them. It's not the same thing."" I thought you said they were libarians, " said Clary."They are librarians." Simon whistled. "Those must be some killer late fees. Cassandra Clare

Abe held my gaze a bit longer and then broke into an easy smile. ʺOf course, of course. This is a family gathering. A celebration. And look: hereʹs our newest member.ʺ Dimitri had joined us and wore black and white like my mother and me. He stood beside me, conspicuously not touching. ʺMr. Mazur, ʺ he said formally, nodding a greeting to both of them. ʺGuardian Hathaway.ʺ Dimitri was seven years older than me, but right then, facing my parents, he looked like he was sixteen and about to pick me up for a date. ʺAh, Belikov, ʺ said Abe, shaking Dimitriʹs hand. ʺIʹd been hoping weʹd run into each other. Iʹd really like to get to know you better. Maybe we can set aside some time to talk, learn more about life, love, et cetera. Do you like to hunt? You seem like a hunting man. Thatʹs what we should do sometime. I know a great spot in the woods. Far, far away. We could make a day of it. Iʹve certainly got a lot of questions Iʹd like to ask you. A lot of things Iʹd like to tell you too.ʺ I shot a panicked look at my mother, silently begging her to stop this. Abe had spent a good deal of time talking to Adrian when we dated, explaining in vivid and gruesome detail exactly how Abe expected his daughter to be treated. I did not want Abe taking Dimitri off alone into the wilderness, especially if firearms were involved. ʺActually, ʺ said my mom casually. ʺIʹd like to come along. I also have a number of questions–especially about when you two were back at St. Vladimirʹs.ʺ ʺDonʹt you guys have somewhere to be?ʺ I asked hastily. ʺWeʹre about to start.ʺ That, at least, was true. Nearly everyone was in formation, and the crowd was quieting. ʺOf course, ʺ said Abe. To my astonishment, he brushed a kiss over my forehead before stepping away. ʺIʹm glad youʹre back.ʺ Then, with a wink, he said to Dimitri: ʺLooking forward to our chat.ʺ ʺRun, ʺ I said when they were gone. ʺIf you slip out now, maybe they wonʹt notice. Go back to Siberia." notice. Don't worry, Roza. I'm not afraid. I'll take whatever heat they give me over being with you. It's worth it. . Richelle Mead

Not going to walk me to the door?" I asked, pretending to be shocked at his lack of gallantry." Of course I am. many would think that a bonny lass such as yerself wouldst be able to stay out of trouble for a distance of fifteen feet, but I know better."" Did you just use the words yerself and wouldst in the same sentence? You can't be a pirate and a courtier at the same time, Dev. It just isn't done. Jennifer Lynn Barnes

We?" Simon looked at him in disbelief. "Are you ever going home?"" What, bored with my company already?" "Let me ask you something, " Simon said. "Do you find me fascinating to be around?"" What was that?" Jace said. "Sorry, I think I fell asleep for a moment. Do, continue with whatever mesmerizing thing you were saying. Cassandra Clare

Watching him, his hands buried in his pockets–to keep from circling her neck she supposed–she couldn't help but marvel at the curious mix of Southern courtesy and male arrogance, the natural assumption he shouldered of being lawfully in control. "Engaging in a moral battle isn't always hazardous to one's health, you know."" Doesn't look like it's doing wonders for yours."" Saints be praised, it can actually be rewarding." Looking over his shoulder, he halted in the middle of the room. "Irish.""I beg your pardon?"" You. Irish. The green eyes, the tiny bit of red in your hair. Is Connor your real name?"" Yes, why.." she said, stammering. Bloody hell. "Of course."" Liar." She felt the slow, hot roll of color cross her cheeks. "What could that possibly have to do with anything?"" I don't know, but I have a feeling it means something. It's the first I've heard come out of that sassy mouth of yours that didn't sound like some damned speech." He tapped his head, starting to pace again. "What I wonder is, where are you in there? . Tracy Sumner

I know what party you’re talking about. I might have to swing through. Especially if you’re going to be there in a costume.” He winked and leaned back in his seat.“ I’m going as a homeless person.”“ Sexy. Chanelle Gray

Travis: I didn’t know they made permanent makeup. I looked like a clown for a month. Connor: Yeah. They put a curse on me so that no matter what I wore, my clothes were two sizes too small and I felt like a geek. Travis: You are a geek. Rick Riordan

You're supposed to be a spirit of intellect. I don't understand why you're obsessed with sex." Bob's voice got defensive. "It's an academic interest, Harry.""Oh yeah? Well maybe I don't think it's fair to let your academia go peeping in other people's ho Jim Butcher

Long pants, ’ she said rather too fiercely to Andy when he came out of his room wearing shorts. ‘Long pants.’ She herded him back towards his door. ‘These people are from head office. These people are from Melbourne.’ And she emphasised Melbourne as if that should have been all he needed to know.‘ Melbourne people vomit if they see knees, ’ I told him, and he said, ‘Why is that kind of information never part of the briefing?. Nick Earls

She trailed after him, admiring the line of his back. He began climbing the stairs, and she sighed with pleasure. Every bit of him was gorgeous. “Do you mind if I objectify you?”“ Please do, ” he said over his shoulder. “Particularly my knees, as they are oft-neglected.”“ Maybe if you ever got your pants off, they wouldn’t be.”“ It hardly matters, sweet; once they’ve come off, the attention isn’t likely to center on my absurdly handsome knees. Meljean Brook

You must not imagine that Papa or I have the least notion of compelling you to marry anyone whom you hold in aversion, for I am sure that such a thing would be quite shocking! And Charles would not do so either, would you, dear Charles?”(Elizabeth Ombersley)“No, certainly not. But neither would I consent to her marriage with any such frippery fellow as Augustus Fawnhope! ”“Augustus, ” announced Cecilia, putting up her chin, “will be remembered long after you have sunk into oblivion! ”“ By his creditors? I don’t doubt it. Georgette Heyer

Did you ever see so many pee-wee hats, Carl?""They're beanies."" They call them pee-wees in Brooklyn.""But I'm not in Brooklyn.""But you're still a Brooklynite.""I wouldn't want that to get around, Annie.""You don't mean that, Carl.""Ah, we might as well call them beanies, Annie.""Why?""When in Rome do as the Romans do."" Do they call them beanies in Rome?" she asked artlessly." This is the silliest conversation.. Betty Smith

Abe held my gaze a bit longer and then broke into an easy smile. ʺOf course, of course. This is a family gathering. A celebration. And look: hereʹs our newest member.ʺ Dimitri had joined us and wore black and white like my mother and me. He stood beside me, conspicuously not touching. ʺMr. Mazur, ʺ he said formally, nodding a greeting to both of them. ʺGuardian Hathaway.ʺ Dimitri was seven years older than me, but right then, facing my parents, he looked like he was sixteen and about to pick me up for a date. ʺAh, Belikov, ʺ said Abe, shaking Dimitriʹs hand. ʺIʹd been hoping weʹd run into each other. Iʹd really like to get to know you better. Maybe we can set aside some time to talk, learn more about life, love, et cetera. Do you like to hunt? You seem like a hunting man. Thatʹs what we should do sometime. I know a great spot in the woods. Far, far away. We could make a day of it. Iʹve certainly got a lot of questions Iʹd like to ask you. A lot of things Iʹd like to tell you too.ʺ I shot a panicked look at my mother, silently begging her to stop this. Abe had spent a good deal of time talking to Adrian when we dated, explaining in vivid and gruesome detail exactly how Abe expected his daughter to be treated. I did not want Abe taking Dimitri off alone into the wilderness, especially if firearms were involved. ʺActually, ʺ said my mom casually. ʺIʹd like to come along. I also have a number of questions–especially about when you two were back at St. Vladimirʹs.ʺ ʺDonʹt you guys have somewhere to be?ʺ I asked hastily. ʺWeʹre about to start.ʺ That, at least, was true. Nearly everyone was in formation, and the crowd was quieting. ʺOf course, ʺ said Abe. To my astonishment, he brushed a kiss over my forehead before stepping away. ʺIʹm glad youʹre back.ʺ Then, with a wink, he said to Dimitri: ʺLooking forward to our chat.ʺ ʺRun, ʺ I said when they were gone. ʺIf you slip out now, maybe they wonʹt notice. Go back to Sib . Richelle Mead

I just want mind-boggling sex tonight, but I don’t think you can beat my vibrator. Anna Bayes

First, I’m going to teach you how to Irish Whip someone.”“ Oh, that sounds kinky. I want my safeword to be peaches, ” I said, grinning. Kyle Adams

If a guy can't even handle my words, I don't think he can handle me as a person. Anna Bayes

Jimmy was in a league of his own when it came to puerile, half-pissed badinage. Jamie Holoran

Fuck you! ” “Right here?” He crossed his arms. “That definitely wouldn’t help your getting over me. Stacey Marie Brown

Magnanimous of you.' His mouth twitched. 'Mmm. Use more words like that, please. Schoolmistress words. Long, impressive ones.' He'd made the last three words sound like an innuendo. Julie Anne Long

The jury’s still out on your level of intellect. After all, you signed up with Evil Incorporated in the first place. Katherine McIntyre

Took long enough, ” she called out, not wanting to admit how the sight of him made her throat hitch, how the man was so gorgeous she lost her mind. “I thought you drowned in the mirror from staring into your reflection too long. Katherine McIntyre

I would love a sandwich, ' said Tybalt, with enough gravity to make it sound like a formal proclamation. Resolved: that we will have ham and cheese sandwiches. Seanan McGuire

Simon laughed heartily. “I’m afraid the rest of us have to find talents to get our women into bed. Of course once they’re there, I have other talents that keep them right where they are.”“ Handcuffs hardly count, ” Christian said offhandedly.“ If you mean the ladies cuffing me to the bed so they can explore Hunt Island, ” he said, rubbing his chest, “…then point taken. These hands are capable of making any female climax by the mere brush of a pinky across her bare breast.”“ I must have gone to the wrong island, ” I said with a private laugh. . Dannika Dark

Neil Mars?! I could blame him for having killer looks but he could not be faulted for this. He couldn’t have chosen that name for himself.  No wonder he tortures his Mom by calling her by her name. Rucy Ban

Feeling a little calmer?” she asked, leaning against the desk again. Dax snorted. “Mellow as anything. I’m ready to curl up and take a nap now. Don’t mind if I purr. Katherine McIntyre

I don't have a reason to lie to you. Not now.' Jace's gaze remained steady. 'And quit baring your fangs at me. It's making me nervous.'' Good, ' Simon said. 'If you want to know why it's because you smell like blood.'' It's my cologne. Eau de Recent Injury.' Jace raised his left hand. It was a glove of white bandages, stained across the knucles where blood had seeped through. Cassandra Clare

_I_ boil it." Joseph entered last, closing the door behind them. "Last time, you burnt it." Connor glared at Joseph. "We were attacked! What would you have me tell the Abenaki? 'I cannae fight just now. I'm makin' candy. Would you like a wee taste? Pamela Clare

As Ian popped the lock and opened the car door, he turned to Phoebe. “Can you do me a favour?” She immediately stepped toward him, fully embracing their new mature relationship. “Of course.” Ian looked pointedly over his own shoulder and said, “Tell me the truth. Does this car make my glowing ass look fat?” She’d naturally followed the direction of his gaze, but now she looked up, hard, into his eyes. And she smiled back at him despite herself. She even laughed. “You’re an idiot.”“ When things get too serious, I get a rash.” She pointedly looked back down at his nether regions, despite the fact doing so made her blush. Still, she spoke coolly, dryly. “Not on your ass.” If Ian believed in love, that would’ve been it for him. Instantly. Enthrallingly. Eternally. Instead, he just laughed. “Thank God for that. See if there’s anything remotely clothinglike in the backseat or the trunk. Suzanne Brockmann

I’m not the one who kissed you in the bathroom. In case you’re thinking I forgot about that, or somehow missed it, or …”“Kind of hard to miss, ” Ian agreed. “Your lips, mine. A distinct smacking sound. Yup, that was me kissing you. Still, it was short–quickly over and done. A kiss good-bye. The subtext was I hope we don’t die, but if we do, it was nice meeting you. Not at all like that under-the-dock kiss.” He paused. “The one where you jumped me. The first time. So far.” He narrowed his eyes at her, much the way she’d done to him. “Naturally I’m suspicious. Did you intentionally leave my clothes behind? . Suzanne Brockmann

Why does it not surprise me that you talk during sex? Suzanne Brockmann

I figured it was probably best for me to leave that bicycle back there for a real emergency. Suzanne Brockmann

This is what we, in the con business, call making a spectacle of ourselves. Let’s try to avoid that from now on.”“ Except […] Mr. No-Sex-in-the-Bathrooms is going to describe two probably drunk people who staggered in. Plus, he thinks I’m a prostitute. We can double down on that by …” She stopped him, glancing back into the store throught the big plate-glass windows. Ian looked, too, and sure enough, the clerk was still watching them warily.“ Perfect, she said, and the made what was, absolutely, the international two-handed gesture for sexual intercourse. She then added a couple of exaggerated hip thrusts, saying, “I want to make this absolutely clear, because this guy’s kind of an idiot.” She then rubbed her fingers together, after which she held out her hand, palm up, as if to say Pay me. Ian cracked up. “That’s actually kind of scary. Sex with a mime. Do I have to pay extra to make sure you don’t do the trapped-in-a-box thing while we’re doing it? . Suzanne Brockmann

… now that I’m stuck here for an undetermined amount of time, it seems beyond foolish not to let me help.” She took a bite for emphasis. “You could at least let me make you a sandwich, ” she added balefully through her mouthful.“ That was me being respectful of your law degree, ” Ian said. Suzanne Brockmann

Here, you drive, " Erik said." What? Why?""In case we do have to start shooting; I have a badge and you don't, " he explained." Fine. But for the record, I'm a better shot than you are."" For your information, I was the youngest kid awarded the rifle shooting merit badge in my troop, " Erik said, holding the wheel as she climbed across him." Is that supposed to impress me?"" Just enough to get you back into my bed." She took over the gas pedal and Erik slid out from underneath her." It takes more than fancy shooting, " she said loftily, making a sharp turn. Erik was thrown against the door. "Would you warn me before you do that?"" It's a car chase!. Tiffany Snow

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'd be up for hearing about the one-eyed chick, " Vida said with a shrug. "You are atually the worst person I have ever met, " Chubs said. "And people like you are the reason we have middle fingers. Alexandra Bracken

You heard Alanna. Someone’s got to be on you at all times.” His dark eyes glinted with a hot sort of mischief, his double entendre clear as day. Katherine McIntyre

Mislabeled the sign, ” a cocky voice called from the door. “Should read ‘Doggie Daycare’ with the number of pups packed into this place. Katherine McIntyre

Why don’t we keep that secret? Hunters will lose their reputations if we’re seen saving puppies and painting flowers. Katherine McIntyre

Is that an invitation?”“ I suppose it is.”“ Good.” Cade’s voice dropped lower, adding one last thing before hanging up. “And tell your friend in the striped shirt that he’s in my seat. Julie James

I hate you.” He chuckled. “No, you don’t. Come here, I’ll apologize.” She snorted. “No, you won’t. You’ll feel me up.”“ That too, ” he admitted with a smile. “Come here. Suzanne Wright

Jesus.""I thought you were Jewish."He pressed his lips together for a second before looking at me. "Fine. I'll say Moses. Or Abraham. Happy?""I doubt Jesus is. M. Kane

His gaze settled on her mouth. “Have you been kissed before, inspector?”“ Why?” If he wanted virgin lips, she’d claim to have serviced an army.“ If it’s your first, I’ll do it differently.”“ You won’t do it at all.”“ Yes, I will. Meljean Brook

Does your ma know you're this silly?" she demanded tartly. He nodded, comically sad. "The few gray hairs she has on her head are my doing. But" – with an exaggerated change of mood – "I send her plenty of money, so she can pay to have them dyed! "" I hope she beat you as a child, " Onua grumbled. Tamora Pierce

I'll be sure not to let anyone but you carry me in her arms." He turns and leaves the kitchen before I can figure out what to make of his comment. A sense of humor is one more thing I don't think angels should have. The fact that his sense of humor is corny makes it even more wrong. Susan Ee

I know my rights."" And I know you're wrong. Scott Blagden