The cage is open — walk out any time

Cardinal Sentences, Vol. 1

(Sentences from Cardinal (2017-2020) and related stories. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"If I make you the lead on this, I need to know that you're not going to drift."

"Do me a favour and keep this between us?"

"When were you planning on sharing this?"

"No judge will grant this warrant!"

"Since when do you want to meet my family?"

"I don't know how you stay so patient."

"What am I missing here? I can't do my job if you leave me in the dark."

"You know not to come here. We shouldn't be seen together."

"Do you know how stupid it is to come here?"

"Do you even know how to use that thing?"

"Whatever you're looking for, there's nothing to find."

"Do you really want to make an enemy of me right now?"

"Is this a dream or a memory?"

"It'll only be two days. You don't need to worry."

"I have to prove I'm okay."

"Do they think that I'm dead, or are they going to try again?"

"Did you hear the screaming last night?"

"Do you have to follow me?"

"The problem with most people is that they don't understand that to survive, you have to find meaning in suffering. There's power in pain."

"And you expect me to give you that information without a warrant?"

"You know you're going to have to face this eventually. It might as well be today."

"I'd offer you a beer, but you probably shouldn't drink right now."

"I'm fine! Why can't you see that?"

"You try, and try, and try, but some people just can't be saved."

"You're nothing special. You're just another killer."