Cinder Quote by Marissa Meyer
![“The [elevator] doors opened and the tension released her. She rushed out of the elevator, head down, trying to look at the small group of people waiting for the elevator. "Come to the ball with me." She froze. Everyone in the hallway froze. Cinder turned back. Kai was still standing in elevator B…” quote by Marissa Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/291/marissa-meyer-586_cinder-prince-kai-cu_the-elevator-doors-opened-and-the-tensio_2179137.jpg)
““The [elevator] doors opened and the tension released her. She rushed out of the elevator, head down, trying to look at the small group of people waiting for the elevator. "Come to the ball with me." She froze. Everyone in the hallway froze. Cinder turned back. Kai was still standing in elevator B one hand propping open the door. Her nerves frazzled, and all the emotions of the past hour were converging into a single sickening feeling---exasperation. The hall was filled with doctors, nurses, androids, officials, technicians, and they all fell into an awkward hush and stared at the prince and the girl in the baggy cargo pants he was flirting with. Flirting . Squaring her shoulders, she retreated back into the elevator and pushed him inside, not even caring that it was her metal hand. "Hold the elevator," he said to the android as the doors shut behind him. He smiled. "That got your attention.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Renegades, by Marissa Meyer, 2017
A tense moment in a crowded hallway forces a character to confront fear and assert control over a chaotic situation.
In simple terms: She faces fear and takes control.
Key Takeaway
Act despite anxiety.
Themes
fear
control
social pressure
assertion
Mood
anxious
determined
Type
dramatic
character‑driven
When to use this quote
- crowded hallway
- public confrontation
- making decisions under pressure
Key Concepts
courage
self‑efficacy
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react when everyone watches you?
- What small action can break a tense moment?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may dramatize tension beyond realistic responses.
![“When Kai fell silent, she risked a glance at him. He was staring at her hands [which she always holds mechanic gloves over to hide her...you know, cyborg hands]... "Do you ever take those off?" he asked. "No." Kai tilted his head, peering at her as if he could see right through to the metal plate…” quote by Marissa Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/379/marissa-meyer-586_quote_when-kai-fell-silent-she-risked-a-glance_950039.jpg)
