Wait. Do they still say ‘all aboard’ for boats?
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go(lem)
“Friend?” the huge, vaguely-human shaped metal construct asks in a booming voice.
“Yeah, I’ll be your friend!” Dunstana says eagerly.
Talking Philosophy. With a Parrot
“Y’all are better at this than Cousin Amy is.”
‘Terrible Lizard’ – And a Cat who Thinks He’s a Dog…
“Are you sure it’s a good idea to bring that thing home?”
“Yeah. Why wouldn’t it be? Patricia’s just a bird, right? It’s like just like having a pet parrot! Besides, Mom and Dad say I’m old enough to have a pet now.”
“That is not just a bird! Look at those claws! And those teeth! Birds aren’t even supposed to have teeth!”
If anything happens to Annie…
“She’s smart and interesting and look how pretty her hair is! And she knows why they’re called sandwiches, even though they’re not made of sand or witches.”
Falcata would like you to meet an old friend of hers
Everyone, allow me to introduce Sicaria of Theophano. She has been my best friend since we were girls.”
“Wait?” Nolan says. “You know her? So, she’s not here to, like, challenge you to some kind of crazy death-combat?”
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