--What if we offered a service in exchange for a service? -- Thorvar asked David. -- How do we kill monsters that are located in an unknown place and are of unknown origin? Maybe he would help us if we found that... ingredient... thing... you know, whatever he needs to find.
— Have you forgotten why we are here? People die here every day. They disappear, pierced by the fangs of treacherous vampires! And you suggest going to "the wildest and most uninhabitable places in the white lands"? I don't think this flower will escape us, that's my opinion, — David noticed that he was almost shouting and lowered his voice. — Well, of course, no one ever leaves me in charge, so you can go ahead. And I can handle the vampires on my own.
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Although David wasn't sure about that, he decided not to show it.

В тихой однообразной жизни всегда так бывает: каждый отдельный день бесконечно долог, но месяцы и годы мчатся с непостижимой быстротой.
I wanted to offer you some flowers, but a crown would suit a princess like you much better
Смысл жизни в том, что жизнь на тебе не заканчивается