Breathing is a fascinating thing to watch in a woman. — Samuel R. Delany

“You're living in the real world now,” Spider said sadly. “It’s come from something. It’s going to something. Myths always lie in the most difficult places to ignore.”

Whoever heard of La-ing or Lo-ing somebody you’re herding goats with, or laughing with, or making love with.

“The beginning of the end, the beginning of the end,” muttered Lo Hawk. “We must preserve something.”

“The end of the beginning,” sighed La Dire. “Everything must change.”