Characters quotes

Elsie

While You Were Sleeping

An empty faceted highball glass lies on folded cloth beside a faint wet ring on warm wood. — Original artwork

I don't drink anymore... I don't drink any less, either!

Elsie

A pewter goblet lying on its side beside curled parchment and dark red petals on a deep green background. — Original artwork

I like Mass better in Latin. It’s nicer when you don’t know what they’re saying.

Elsie

The back of a dented six-pointed star badge, including its pin, rests on cracked brown tile. — Original artwork

Your father always has to be the big hero. I swear if he dies I won’t shed a tear.

Elsie