And though she be but little, she is fierce!

The Full Service Night Manager (A Jonathan Pine AU) ~ Part One

‘The more arid and affectless life became in the high-rise, the greater the possibilities it offered. By its very efficiency, the high-rise took over the task of maintaining the social structure that supported them all. For the first time, it removed the need to suppress every kind of anti-social behavior and left them free to explore any deviant or wayward impulses.’

~ J.G. Ballard, High-Rise

Pine Pain

Disposing of the trash ~ The Night Manager, Episode 6

‘He wanted her to tell us who had helped her, but she wouldn’t say… She didn’t say a word.’

Pine: ’Courier came last night. Delivered papers about the shipment.’

Jed: 'They’re in the safe.’

Pine: ‘Do you know the combination?’

Jed: ‘I’ll get it for you.’

'Oh I can’t wait!'

The Night Manager Episode 6, 'Kings of Arabia’ ~ (1)2 

The Night Manager Episode 6, ‘Kings of Arabia’ ~ 1 (2)

'Listen, I just need a few minutes with the young prince here…'

'Is Sophie there please? Well when she comes, could you tell her we’re all here… at the same hotel. Tell her we’re ALL here.'

'Firework display, you’re in charge… Make sure you know what you’re selling.'

Corky’s demise, The Night Manager episode 5

'Welcome to the Haven.'

'Who are you? You come in to our lives. Disrupt our balance. Everyone’s attracted to you.  Who are you? Are you Andrew Birch? Are you Thomas Quince? Are you Jonathan Pine? Tell me…'

'I can’t.'