Having to kill. That was an odd thought to me. Civilized people like to think they don’t have to kill, but I don’t know of any sentient species that didn’t evolve from predators. Hunting and killing are very difficult, much more so than fleeing death. They require complex instincts that eventually lead to the development of intelligence. In a way, all of man’s highest creations – from art to literature to science – only came about because of his basic need to kill.

So friends care about each other and their problems. That was something I’d have to remember to fake.

Anyway, I don’t know what your plans are, but we’re on our way to church, and the rest of our church would love to meet you and thank you for all you’ve done.” That was one of the most hellish proposals I’d ever heard, and I’ve had crime lords threaten to do all manner of nasty things to me.

She then made a move on me, and I very nearly snapped her neck before I realized she was hugging me.

No matter how lazy or unmotivated a person is, if he feels his life is on the line, he will devote every available resource to not being killed. Civilization goes out the door, and pure survival kicks in. When people are that awake and that focused, they intrigue me. So you can say I have a job that brings out the best in people.

I stare at Diane's smile. I would die for that, though I barely understand why.

If I'm going to pretend to be normal, I might as well commit to it fully. Nothing is more suspicious than something that's just a bit off.

We are born with our eyes open. The world teaches us to close them.

Then tell me, if it's so obviously wrong, why were you the only one reacting?'He had a point. But it was a point that disturbed Terrance rather than reassured him. 'So I should just ignore those things?''Yes. And I assure you, after you do it enough times, you'll stop seeing them completely, and all this craziness will go away.

You might even say I'm the ultimate moderate. Whenever there has been a contentious issue, you can be certain I am with people on both sides. In a way, I am a friend of every man and woman. I sympathize with them all.