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Gaze Quote by Kristin Cashore

“Kat!” “What is it?” “You look lost. Have you forgotten the way to your rooms?” “I’m stalling.” “How long will you be? I’d like to show you a couple of my new discoveries.” “I’ve been told to make myself pretty for dinner.” He grinned. “Well, in that case, you’ll be ages.” His face dissolved into…” quote by Kristin Cashore
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““Kat!” “What is it?” “You look lost. Have you forgotten the way to your rooms?” “I’m stalling.” “How long will you be? I’d like to show you a couple of my new discoveries.” “I’ve been told to make myself pretty for dinner.” He grinned. “Well, in that case, you’ll be ages.” His face dissolved into laughter, and she tore a button from one of her bags and hurled it at him. He squealed and dropped to the floor, and the button hit the wall right where he’d been standing. When he peeked back over the railing, she stood in the courtyard with her hands on her hips, grinning. “I missed on purpose,” she said.””

Kristin Cashore

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea”, 2015

Playful banter and mischief reveal deeper connection, turning ordinary moments into intentional discovery.

In simple terms: Playful teasing can deepen bonds and spark discovery.

Key Takeaway

Use humor to explore relationships.

Themes

friendship playfulness discovery

Mood

lighthearted curious

Type

fictional conversational

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • dating
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

social interaction creative collaboration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor affect intimacy?
  • When does play become avoidance?
A Different Perspective

May trivialize serious emotional needs.

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