Adrian Everhart Quotes

“But for some reason she had left off the metal mask, and though Adrian knew he shouldn't assign it any significance, he couldn't help it.
Without the mask, he still didn't see her as Nightmare. He could only see Nova.
Nova, who had betrayed him a hundred different ways. But still Nova.”
― Marissa Meyer, Supernova

“Everyone wants to be a hero. When you think about it, it’s a little sad that so few actually get to be one.” Nova couldn’t contain a derisive sniff. “It would be sad, except they don’t actually mean it.” Adrian cocked his head at her. “What do you mean?” “There’s no rule that says you have to be a prodigy to be a hero,” she insisted. “If people wanted to stand up for themselves or protect their loved ones or do what they believe in their hearts is the right thing to do, then they would do it. If they wanted to be heroic, they would find ways to be heroic, even without supernatural powers.” She waggled her fingers in mockery of said powers. “It’s easy to say you want to be a hero, but the truth is most people are lazy and complacent. They have the Renegades to do all the rescuing and saving, so why should they bother? It’s easier to just call the hotline, then turn the other way and pretend it’s not your problem to solve.”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“How are things going with you and Nova?" said Hugh.
Adrian gawked at him, and, for the first time, began to regret coming up here. He should have just gone ahead and done the painting. It's not like they ever went down there. He probably would have grown up and moved out before they discovered it. But no---he was trying to be responsible, and this is what he got. "What do you mean?"
"Are you two...dating?"
When Adrian returned his question with a somewhat horrified stare, Hugh raised his palms. "We are allowed to ask that, aren't we?”
― Marissa Meyer, Archenemies

“They were supposed to encourage every prodigy … no, every human to be as heroic as possible. How was publicly rejecting anyone going to further that goal?”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“You think I'm afraid of a pompous neophyte in a toy suit?”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“Nova lifted the gun so his dad could see it, holding it against Adrian's temple. Adrian turned his head to look at her, not shying away even as the barrel pressed into his forehead. "You're not fooling me with that.”
― Marissa Meyer, Supernova