I think it was lysachan's site that got me into the series -- her picspams are fun, (heavy on the Prentiss love).

multiple wipes of a computer's hard disk

'Oh, the same princess Pride rules them both,' answered the angel, 'this young man is only speaking fair on account of the errand he comes upon; he is seeking popularity at present, with the intent to raise himself thereby to the highest office in the kingdom – it is easy for him to lament to the people how much they are wronged by the oppression of bad masters; but his own exaltment, and not the weal of the kingdom, is the heart of the matter.'

Behind the Master walks, builds up the Shocks.