It was astonishing how quickly friendship could turn to enmity, she thought, like a compass needle swinging… — Alastair Reynolds
It was astonishing how quickly friendship could turn to enmity, she thought, like a compass needle swinging from one pole to the other.
They’d been excellent friends. They’d make excellent enemies as well.
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