Ash Quote by Julie Kagawa
““I figured. Can’t expect a faery to do you a favor without naming a price. Squashing down my annoyance, I stole a glance at Ash, and saw him nod. He’d expected it, too. I sighed and turned back to the oracle. “What do you want?” She tapped a nail against her chin, dislodging a few flakes of dead skin or dust. I wrinkled my nose and eased back a step. “Hmm, let us see. What would the girl be willing to part with. Perhaps…your future chi—” “No,” Ash and I said in unison. She snorted.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa, 2007
A character negotiates with a magical entity, demanding a price for help, highlighting the cost of power and the importance of boundaries.
In simple terms: Power comes with a price; set limits.
Key Takeaway
Never give away something valuable without asking.
Themes
power
negotiation
boundaries
magic
consequences
Mood
cautious
determined
reflective
Type
advice
dialogue
fantasy
When to use this quote
- seeking magical aid
- making deals
- protecting self
- strategic refusal
Key Concepts
fair trade
personal sacrifice
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you willing to sacrifice for help?
- How do you recognize when a price is too high?
A Different Perspective
The entity may have hidden motives that could jeopardize the asker.
