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I turned my face into Japhrimel's shoulder. "You're going…

“I turned my face into Japhrimel's shoulder. "You're going to disappear," I said into his coat, not even caring that I knew what it was made of. "Just stay for a moment, just please just for a minute, a second—" "Dante." His fingers came up, tangled in my already-tangled hair. "I heard you calling…” quote by Lilith Saintcrow
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““I turned my face into Japhrimel's shoulder. "You're going to disappear," I said into his coat, not even caring that I knew what it was made of. "Just stay for a moment, just please just for a minute, a second—" "Dante." His fingers came up, tangled in my already-tangled hair. "I heard you calling me. I tried to answer." "Just for a few seconds." I buried my face in his coat, his other arm closed around me. I inhaled the smell of cinnamon, of amber musk, the deadly smoky nonphysical fragrance of demons. Filled my lungs with the breath of life. "Before I have to burn this whole fucking place down." "Be still," he answered. "I am here, I have never left your side. I told you, you will not leave me to wander the earth alone.””

Lilith Saintcrow

About This Quote

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

A desperate plea for companionship and protection amid chaos, invoking supernatural elements to convey longing and fear.

In simple terms: Seeking comfort and safety in a dangerous world.

Key Takeaway

Hold onto those who stand by you.

Themes

loneliness danger supernatural trust despair

Mood

anxious hopeful intense

Type

literary emotional dramatic

When to use this quote

  • nighttime encounters
  • dangerous journeys
  • emotional breakdowns
  • spiritual crises

Key Concepts

existential longing protective bonds mythic symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who do you turn to when you feel lost?
  • How does fear shape your connections?
A Different Perspective

The quote assumes a willing partner, ignoring possible betrayal or harm.

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