5 Quotes by R.J. Larson

Biting his lip, blinking against fresh tears, Kien smoothed Ela's dark tangled hair, then dared another look at her face. So serene. Beautiful beneath the dried trails of blood. What had she suffered? Brave little prophet. He whispered, "I love you!" Always.

Because He loves us. And love does not demand enslavement, but... love desires a partnership. Our Creator seeks true communication between us and Him. He won't force anyone to love Him. We decide for ourselves.

I’ve found a way to drive Scythe half insane. Where is he? Tzana, pretend to quarrel with me.” “His name is Pet!” Tzana argued, so emphatic that Ela knew she meant it. Kien frowned. “No, he’s Scythe!” On the other side of the clearing, the huge destroyer stopped eating and began to pace. Ela was certain she saw him sweating.

I know the Infinite’s voice because He tells me everything I don’t want to hear, sends me where I don’t want to go, and asks me to fulfill tasks I consider impossible. Above all, He is forever right.

You believe you have failed. But you – created from dust – cannot see as I see.