Humor Quote by Kari Gregg
““From Kari Gregg's "What Rough Beast" {Elliot} blinked when a blade speared neatly through the master's chest from the rear. "Got him," Garrick shouted over the master's shoulder. "Set, Elliot." Set what? He didn't care. He channeled his rage and pierced the dark master through, impaling him on his blade. Garrick slid his free. Malachi yanked him down a split second before Garrick's sword severed his head as well as the dark master's. Chest heaving, he sprawled in the dust, blinking at the fuzzy image of the head bouncing across the floor. It came to rest at the bottom spoke of a crumbling ladder, the vampyr's teeth still gnashing. His new partner dragged him upright and, looking in his eyes, squeezed his shoulder. "Set means your blade will set the enemy for your partner's killing blow" Malachi grinned at him, chuckled. "It also means duck.””
About This Quote
Describes a chaotic battle scene where a tactical command (“Set”) has multiple meanings, blending violence with dark humor.
In simple terms: A battle command is ambiguous, leading to deadly outcomes and dark humor.
Key Takeaway
Understand context before acting.
Themes
combat
strategy
communication
humor
Mood
gritty
darkly humorous
Type
fiction
action
When to use this quote
- role‑playing game design
- action writing
- storyboarding
Key Concepts
miscommunication
tactical ambiguity
character dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ambiguous language affect teamwork?
- What role does humor play in violent settings?
A Different Perspective
May glorify violence.
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