--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Now that you’ve gone looking for him, he…" description: "\"“Now that you’ve gone looking for him, he won’t be breaking his word. Not technically. You’re fair game.” I lace my fingers through hers, trying to gro..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba7/a-g-howard-3922_alison_now-that-you-ve-gone-looking-for-him-he_1246088.jpg" --- # Now that you’ve gone looking for him, he won’t be breaking… ![“Now that you’ve gone looking for him, he won’t be breaking his word. Not technically. You’re fair game.” I lace my fingers through hers, trying to ground her. “You’re freaking me out. Who are you talking about?” “He’ll come for you. He’ll step through your dreams. Or the looking glass … stay away…” quote by A.G. Howard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba7/a-g-howard-3922_alison_now-that-you-ve-gone-looking-for-him-he_1246088.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba7/a-g-howard-3922_alison_now-that-you-ve-gone-looking-for-him-he_1246088.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba7/a-g-howard-3922_alison_now-that-you-ve-gone-looking-for-him-he_1246088.jpg) > ““Now that you’ve gone looking for him, he won’t be breaking his word. Not technically. You’re fair game.” I lace my fingers through hers, trying to ground her. “You’re freaking me out. Who are you talking about?” “He’ll come for you. He’ll step through your dreams. Or the looking glass … stay away from the glass, Allie! Do you understand?” “Mirrors?” I ask, incredulous. “You want me to stay away from mirrors?” She scrambles to her feet, and I struggle to balance on my crutch. “Broken glass severs more than skin. It will sever your identity.”” [A.G. Howard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/a-g-howard/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A warning that confronting certain truths or memories can fracture one’s sense of self, urging avoidance of reflective triggers. **In simple terms:** Avoid mirrors to protect identity. Key Takeaway He careful with self‑reflective triggers. Themes identity memory danger Mood anxious tense Type cautionary dramatic When to use this quote - therapy sessions - relationship counseling - creative writing - personal introspection Key Concepts psychology self‑perception trauma Questions to Reflect On - What mirrors in your life cause fear? - How can confronting them aid healing? 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