baka: A general insult. Usually translated as “idiot,” but with connotations of being uncouth and wild, like an animal. eejean: Literally, “beautiful person,” usually applied to a female. boshi: A hat. bushi: A warrior. Later...
She shone with a golden light and wore robes of purest white. "That disguise is not necessary, you know," said a voice beside her. "No one here cares who you are." For a moment Springshadow thought she was looking into a very tall mirror. Then she realized the real Guan Sh...
The dishes in the sink and the unemptied garbage can that smelled faintly of used coffee grounds seemed equally fascinating to him. "It's all so wonderfully ordinary," he said finally. Jin wasn't sure if this was a compliment or an insult, but neither prospect concerned her overmuch at that momen...
Joslyn seemed to be having trouble—she groaned once or twice and threw off the covers in what seemed more a wrestling match than an awakening. Kessa kept her distance, and finally Joslyn's eyes opened. "Good morning," Kessa said. There was no recognition in Joslyn's eyes at first. "Who—oh, I reme...