-You're pretty hard-boiled, Tinker Bell.-Call me that name again and you'll be wondering how your bollocks wound up lodged in your windpipe--from below. Just because we don't get to your side of things much anymore doesn't mean we don't know anything. 'If you believe in fairies, clap your hands!' If you believe in fairies, kiss my rosy pink arse is more like it. Now are you going to shut your gob or not?
In this excerpt from Tad Williams' "The War of the Flowers," a character confronts another with a mix of sarcasm and aggression. Here, Tinker Bell is insulted and challenged, showcasing a tough demeanor. The mention of fairies serves to highlight the disbelief and disdain the character has for perceived innocence or naivety in the other person's perspective.
The dialogue emphasizes the harsh realities the speaker has faced, contrasting with a whimsical notion of belief in fairies. This interaction suggests a deeper commentary on the struggles within their world, suggesting that appearances can be deceiving and that not everyone adheres to childhood fantasies, hinting at underlying tensions in their relationship.
