Lois McMaster Quotes

Miles added it to his life's lessons list. Call it Rule 27B. Never make key tactical decisions while having electro-convulsive seizures.

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• Miles added it to his life's lessons list. Call it Rule 27B. Never make key tactical decisions while having electro-convulsive seizures.

  

  Lois McMaster
  • Decision
  • Lessons
  • Keys