Gaze Quote by Marissa Meyer
![“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)
““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 in her head..."I think you should go to the ball with me." She clutched her fingers..."Stars," she muttered. "Didn't you already asked me that?" "I'm hoping for a more favorable answer this time and I seem to be getting more desperate by the minute." "How charming." Kai's lips twitched. "Please?" "Why?" "Why not?" "I mean, why me ?" Kai hooked his thumbs on his pockets. "So if my escape hover breaks down, I'll have someone to fix it?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Cinder by Marissa Meyer, 2012
Kai confronts vulnerability and desire, using a simple invitation to bridge emotional distance despite her hidden mechanical nature.
In simple terms: Kai asks for connection, hoping for a hopeful response.
Key Takeaway
Offer honest invitation despite fear.
Themes
vulnerability
connection
identity
trust
Mood
hopeful
tense
Type
romantic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- asking for a date
- revealing personal secrets
- accepting differences
- building intimacy
Key Concepts
cyborg identity
humanity
social interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you accept someone’s hidden parts?
- How does honesty change a relationship?
A Different Perspective
The mechanical reveal may cause rejection or fear of intimacy.
