“As Sir Daye’s squire, I must apologize, again, for her having the manners of a kelpie.” “Don’t be silly, Quentin,” said Danny. “Kelpies are politer.” “Kelpies are aquatic murder horses that want to rip you apart and eat everything but your liver,” I protested. Danny smirked. “As I was sayin’.”

“As Sir Daye’s squire, I must apologize, again, for her having the manners of a kelpie.” “Don’t be silly, Quentin,” said Danny. “Kelpies are politer.” “Kelpies are aquatic murder horses that want to rip you apart and eat everything but your liver,” I protested. Danny smirked. “As I was sayin’.”

— Seanan McGuire