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Annabelle Quote by Gena Showalter

“Suddenly self-conscious, she shifted from one booted foot to the other. "I asked the cloud for battle-ready clothing, and this is what I got. There are slits all over the pants, for easy access to the weapons, I'm guessing. But the bustier has me stumped. Unless, of course, the cloud thinks my…” quote by Gena Showalter
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“Suddenly self-conscious, she shifted from one booted foot to the other. "I asked the cloud for battle-ready clothing, and this is what I got. There are slits all over the pants, for easy access to the weapons, I'm guessing. But the bustier has me stumped. Unless, of course, the cloud thinks my cleavage will stun my opponents into stupidity." -Annabelle”

Gena Showalter

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Last Angel” by Gena Showalter, 2014

The protagonist seeks battle-ready attire from a cloud, receiving impractical clothing, highlighting absurdity of magical solutions.

In simple terms: Magic gives impractical gear.

Key Takeaway

Question expectations of solutions.

Themes

magic armor practicality

Mood

humorous reflective

Type

fantasy satirical

When to use this quote

  • fantasy combat
  • costume design
  • role‑playing games

Key Concepts

resourcefulness absurdity combat preparation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance imagination with practicality?
  • What alternatives could improve functionality?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on magic may hinder planning.

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