Amusement Quote by Karen Marie Moning
“It leaned forward, elbows on its knees, all amusement vanishing from its features, leaving its chiseled visage quietly regal, dignified. "I give you my word, Gabrielle O'Callaghan," it said softly. "I will protect you." "Right. The word of the blackest fairy, the legendary liar, the great deceiver," she mocked. How dare it offer its word like it might actually mean something? A muscle leapt in its jaw. "That is not all I have been, Gabrielle. I have been, and am, many things." "Oh, of course, silly me, I left out consummate seducer and ravager of innocence.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Darkfever, 2007
A powerful being offers protection, but its motives are ambiguous and possibly deceptive.
In simple terms: A being promises help, but may be lying.
Key Takeaway
Question trust and motives.
Themes
trust
deception
power
identity
relationships
Mood
cautious
skeptical
intrigued
Type
literary
dialogue
character
When to use this quote
- fantasy battles
- political intrigue
- personal alliances
- moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
mythic archetype
dual nature
promise
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports the being’s sincerity?
- How does power affect trust?
A Different Perspective
The promise may be a tool for manipulation.
