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Maybe he'll go away if we don't answer," I said, and Jenks…

“Maybe he'll go away if we don't answer," I said, and Jenks rose - sixty feet in a mere second. In another second, he dropped back down. "He's coming around back," he said, his gold dust looking black through my sunglasses. Damn it back to the Turn. "Pix the sucker," I said, then waved my hand in…” quote by Kim Harrison
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““Maybe he'll go away if we don't answer," I said, and Jenks rose - sixty feet in a mere second. In another second, he dropped back down. "He's coming around back," he said, his gold dust looking black through my sunglasses. Damn it back to the Turn. "Pix the sucker," I said, then waved my hand in negation when Jumoke clearly thought I was serious. The small pixy looked about six, and he took everything literally. [...] "Let him come back," I finally said. "If this is about that paper of his, he can suck my toes and die.””

Kim Harrison

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character uses magical powers to manipulate a small creature, leading to chaotic consequences.

In simple terms: Magic tricks cause trouble.

Key Takeaway

Use caution when wielding power.

Themes

magic miscommunication humor consequences creatures

Mood

playful sarcastic

Type

fantasy humorous

When to use this quote

  • casting spells
  • interacting with magical beings
  • handling misunderstandings

Key Concepts

spellcasting literal interpretation unexpected outcomes

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you taken something too literally?
  • How do you clarify intent in tricky situations?
A Different Perspective

Power can be misinterpreted, causing unintended harm.

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