Action Quote by Kyoko M
““The hit-woman opened the door. No dead body on the floor. Thank God. I heard an unearthly roar and then Jordan charged Liz from where she’d been hiding beside the door. She tackled her to the floor and stabbed her through the wrist with a small switchblade. The hit-woman shrieked and let go of the gun, allowing Jordan precious seconds to bat it across the room. She landed a couple hard punches to the assassin’s nose, bloodying it, before the other woman got the upper hand. She grabbed a handful of Jordan’s ponytail and slammed her head into the edge of the coffee table. Jordan cried out, but didn’t let go of the knife. She withdrew it and held it against the assassin’s throat, shouting, “Move again and I’ll kill you, puta!” Liz panted madly, but stayed put. Jordan glanced up at me. “You okay?” “Alive,” I said through a grimace. “Not okay.” “Good enough.” She returned her gaze to the woman pinned beneath her and glared. “The police are on their way. And not the nice, human police. Angels. Get any ideas about trying to kill me again and you won’t even get to deal with them.” “I’ve been in jail before,” Liz said, attempting to recapture her former arrogance. “I’ll get over it.” Jordan leaned down a few inches, lowering her voice. “Really? How’d you like to return without your tongue?” Liz’s eyes went wide, as did mine. “You wouldn’t dare.” “You shot my best friend. Multiple times. Lex talionis.” “You can’t kill me. You’re not a policewoman. You’re just a girl.” “No. I’m a Seer. You and the rest of your friends had better learn the difference between a sheep and a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Until then…” She lifted her fist and punched Liz hard in the temple. The assassin went out like a light. “Vaya con dios, bitch.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown title, likely urban fantasy or thriller, 2020s
A tense confrontation where a survivor uses cunning and force to protect herself and others from a deadly assassin, emphasizing survival, retribution, and the blurred lines between law and vengeance.
In simple terms: A fight for survival with brutal tactics and moral ambiguity.
Use wit and force to defend against lethal threats.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- self‑defense
- high‑stakes combat
- protecting allies
- psychological intimidation
- asserting dominance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical limits should one set when fighting for survival?
- How does power shift when a victim becomes aggressor?
The violent approach risks escalating conflict and may cause collateral damage.