Distraction Quote by Kathy Reichs
““Move along,” Hines said. “Last room down.” I spotted a fish tank halfway down the aisle. Dug into my pocket. “Hi,” I whispered. “Distraction in five. Four. Three...” I broke off as we neared the tank. Hi spun. “Yo, warden. When do we eat around here? I'm hypoglycemic, plus I've got a hernia. And rabies simplex D. Basically, I need a ton of pills or my arms will fall off.” “Boy, you're on my last nerve.” As Hines glared at Hiram, I palmed the flash drive and dumped it into the fish tank. The yellow-and-black rectangle tumbled to the bottom. So long, friend. Let's hope Shelton's email went through. “It's a cultural thing,” Hi was saying. “I think you're being very insensitive.” Hines snorted. “Do you want me to cuff you?” “Kinda.” “Hi.” I nodded.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Novel:, by by, ofss, 2010
A tense scene where characters exchange cryptic dialogue while attempting a covert data dump, highlighting desperation and mistrust.
In simple terms: Characters hide a flash drive in a fish tank amid a chaotic confrontation.
Key Takeaway
Act quickly but stay aware of surroundings.
Themes
deception
urgency
trust
technology
Mood
anxious
tense
urgent
Type
dramatic
dialogue
When to use this quote
- crime investigation
- data theft
- medical emergencies
- interpersonal conflict
Key Concepts
covert operations
psychological tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance urgency with caution?
- What risks arise when trust is low?
A Different Perspective
The plan may fail if the environment is unpredictable.
