How we cite our quotes: (Story.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
She was read; she had been ready for a long time. Her soul craved the Fire. Only one thing had kept her in this limbo of lingering death—a far worse death than she herself had ever inflicted on the wicked—and that was Vasudev. (2.11.11)
It's been a long time since everyone that Estella loved (like her dearly departed husband) went into the Fire, and she's ready to follow. But if she's not around to keep Vasudev in check, what will happen? Will he just let people die willy-nilly?
Quote #8
Druj live forever and have forever lived. There are no new Druj, no young Druj, no ripe bellies, no babes. If their race began as infants, that history was lost in ancient books, swallowed by fire or mold. As for their memories, they have proven unfit for immortality. (3.6.1)
Being immortal comes with its perks—like getting to live forever—but there are definitely some drawbacks. They have to hang out with the same people forever, for one, since no one ever dies or makes new babies. The population is always exactly the same.
Quote #9
Blood meant death, and somehow it had gotten into bed with her. She touched between her legs and her fingers came away red. It was her own blood! (3.7.1)
Living with the Druj, Mab has come to realize that they're immortal but she still has to worry about death. So when she starts her period (which is something that the Druj don't get), she freaks out—she's obviously dying.