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Abraham Quote by Heather Brewer

“When will it begin, anyway?" Sirus held his gaze for a moment, his eyes full of concern- a concern that Joss didn't understand. "Probably sooner than you're ready for." "When's that?" "Well." Sirus sighed, as if doing the math in his head."It'll take us about three minutes to gather this stuff and…” quote by Heather Brewer
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“When will it begin, anyway?" Sirus held his gaze for a moment, his eyes full of concern- a concern that Joss didn't understand. "Probably sooner than you're ready for." "When's that?" "Well." Sirus sighed, as if doing the math in his head."It'll take us about three minutes to gather this stuff and get to the cabin, and another two or three for Abraham to realize you're here. So I'd say you have about seven more minutes of freedom left.”

Heather Brewer

About This Quote

Source Book: The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg, 2014

A character predicts a short window of time before an event, highlighting urgency and limited freedom.

In simple terms: Time is limited before constraints arrive.

Key Takeaway

Act quickly while you can.

Themes

urgency time freedom anticipation

Mood

tense anticipatory

Type

narrative dialogue

When to use this quote

  • adventure
  • travel
  • decision making
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

narrative pacing character dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will you use the remaining minutes?
  • What risks do you face if you wait?
A Different Perspective

The estimate may be inaccurate, and unexpected delays can occur.

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