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But How Do They Get Inside?" "they Fly," Jace Said, And Indicated The Upper Floors Of The Building. [...] "we Don't Fly," Clary Felt Impelled To Point Out. "no," Jace Agreed. "we Don't Fly. We Break And Enter." He Started Across The Street Toward The Hotel. "flying Sounds Like More Fun," Clary Said, Hurrying To Catch Up With Him. "right Now Everything Sounds Like More Fun.

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But How Do They Get Inside?" "they Fly," Jace Said, And Indicated The Upper Floors Of The Building. [...] "we Don't Fly," Clary Felt Impelled To Point Out. "no," Jace Agreed. "we Don't Fly. We Break And Enter." He Started Across The Street Toward The Hotel. "flying Sounds Like More Fun," Clary Said, Hurrying To Catch Up With Him. "right Now Everything Sounds Like More Fun.

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You Live In My Head All The Time.

Why Should I Tell You Everything About How I Feel When You Never Tell Me Anything?

I Was Just Wondering If You Were Armed. You Want Anything? Dagger, Maybe?" He Opened His Own Suit Jacket Just A Bit, And Simon Saw Something Long An Metallic Glinting Against The Inside Lining. "no Wonder You And Jace Like Each Other So Much. You're Both Crazy Walking Arsenals.

Come In. And Try Not To Murder Any Of My Guests.

So I Lied To You Last Night. I Said I Just Wanted One Night With You. But I Want Every Night With You. And That's Why I Have To Slip Out Of Your Window Now, Like A Coward. Because If I Had To Tell You This Yo Your Face, I Couldn't Make Myself Go.

Yes," Jace Said, "i Regret Having Disobeyed You." No! Clary Thought, But Her Heart Sank. Was He Giving Up, Did He Think It Was The Only Way To Save Her And Simon? Valentine's Face Softened. "jonathan-" "especially," Jace Said, "since I Plan To Do It Again. Right Now.

Your Life Is Yours To Live As You Choose.

Tessa Touched His Wrist Lightly With Her Hand. "be Brave," She Said. "it's Not A Duck, Is It?

Bitten? You Mean You're A-" "a Werewolf," Said The Girl. "like Everyone Else Here. Except You, And The Asshole. And The Asshole's Sister.

And The Gold Of Her Ruined Wedding Dress.

I’m Really Grateful To You For Saving Us, Maia, And Jace Is Too, Even Though He’s So Stubborn That He’d Rather Jam A Seraph Blade Through His Eyeball Than Say So. And Don’t You Say You Hope He Does,” She Added Hastily, Seeing The Look On The Other Girl’s Face, “because That’s Really Not Helpful.

She Had Fallen Asleep With Her Head On His Arm, The Clockwork Angel, Still Around Her Throat, Resting Against His Shoulder Just To The Left Of His Collarbone. As She Moved Away, The Clockwork Angel Slipped Free And She Saw To Her Surprise That Where It Had Lain Against His Skin It Had Left A Mark Behind, No Bigger Than A Shilling, In The Shape Of A Pale White Star.

We Are Not Here Just Because We Have Nowhere Else; We Need Nowhere Else, Because We Have The Institute, And Those Who Are In It Are Our Family.

And You Won’t Leave Me?” “no.” Alec Said. “no, We Won’t Ever Leave You. You Know That.” “never.” Isabelle Took His Hand, The One Alec Wasn’t Holding, And Pressed It Fiercely. “lightwoods, All Together.” She Whispered. Jace's Hand Was Suddenly Damp Where She Was Holding It, And He Realized She Was Crying, Her Tears Splashing Down Crying For Him, Because She Loved Him; Even After Everything That Had Happened, She Still Loved Him. They Both Did. He Fell Asleep Like That, With Isabelle On One Side Of Him And Alec On The Other, As The Sun Came Up With The Dawn.

What Do You Think It Would Have Been Like If Valentine Had Brought You Up Along With Me? Would You Have Loved Me?" Clary Was Very Glad She Had Put Her Cup Down, Because If She Hadn't, She Would Have Dropped It. Sebastian Was Looking At Her Not With Any Shyness Or The Sort Of Natural Awkwardness That Might Be Attendant On Such A Bizarre Question, But As If She Were A Curious, Foreign Life-form. "well," She Said. "you're My Brother. I Would Have Loved You. I Would Have...had To.

Dear A & M, I Talked To The Manager Of The Beauty Bar Because I Definitely Saw You Guys Getting Married Against A Hot Pink Backdrop, But He Doesn't Think We Can Fit More Than Fifty People Inside And I'm Thinking Three Hundred. How Would You Feel About Getting Married In The Park? It Might Get Cold, But You Could Ride A Horse-drawn Carriage To The Ceremony. How Do You Feel About Matching Wedding Crowns? -isabelle

Demon Pox," Said Sophie. "mr. Lightwood's Got It, Has Had For Years, And It'll Kill Him In A Right Couple Of Months If He Doesn't Get The Cure. And Mortmain Said He Can Get It For Him." The Room Exploded In A Hubbub. Charlotte Raced Over To Sophie; Henry Called After Her; Will Leaped From His Chair And Was Dancing In A Circle.

Clary Smiled At Him With A Warmth She Didn’t Feel. “sebastian Says I Can Come With You.” Jace Raised His Eyebrows. “matching Haircuts For Everyone?” “i Hope Not,” Said Sebastian. “i Look Terrible With Curls.

You Could Have Anything Else In The World. And You Asked For Me.

She Had Always Wanted A Brother. And She Had One Now. Sebastian. It Was Like Always Wanting A Puppy And Being A Hellhound Instead.

Clary Felt Suddenly Annoyed. "when The Self-congratulatory Part Of The Evening Is Over, Maybe We Could Get Back To Saving My Best Friend From Being Exsanguinated To Death?" "exsanguinated," Said Jace, Impressed. "that's A Big Word." "and You're A Big-" "tsk Tsk," He Interupted. "no Swearing In Church.

Tea. I Find That Both Settles The Stomach And Concentrates The Mind. Wonderful Drink, Tea.

I Knew Then That Jocelyn Would Never Come Back To Me, Because Of You. You Are The Only Thing In The World She Ever Loved More Than She Loved Me. And Because Of That She Hates Me. And Because Of That, I Hate The Sight Of You

You Stole A Boat,” She Snapped. “what Am I Doing With You, You Boat-stealing Lunatic?

Waiting For A Special Occasion To Kill Me? Christmas Is Coming.

But You Hardley Even Know Him"she Said."he Could Be A Serial Killer" "i Did Have That Thought.i Checked The Apartment Out,but If His Got An Ice Cooler Full Of Arms In It,i Havent Seen It Yet.anyway He Seems Pretty Since.

I Am A Demon Hunter. Clearly, I Am Not Afraid Of The Dark.

You Said You Were Going For A Walk!? What Kind Of Walk Takes Six Hours?" "a Long One?

Charlotte, Will’s Being Vexing.' 'and The Sun Has Come Up In The East,' Said Jem, To No One In Particular.

There's Plenty Of Sense In Nonsense Sometimes, If You Wish To Look For It.

I Shall Never Eat Duck Again. I Cannot Believe I Used To Like Duck. The Duck Betrayed Me.

You Ate Something Yesterday.you Sure?"asked Simon Jace Shrugged."well,i Wouldnt Swear On A Stack Of Bibles.i Think It Was Yesterday,though.

I Told You He'd Freak Out, She Siad. Didn't I? Ah, The I Told You So, Jace Said. Always A Classy Move

I Could Point Out That That's Not A Dress, That's Underwear, But I Doubt It Would Be In My Best Interest." "need I Remind You," Said Sebastian, "that That Is My Sister?" "most Brother's Would Be Delighted To See Such A Clean-cut Gentleman As Myself Squiring Their Sister's About Town.

I Want What You Want. Whenever You Want It.

She Had A Plan. Even If It Was A Little Insane.

We Cant Go Around Picking Up Every Pile Of Dust In The Place Just In Case It Turns Out To Be Gregor In The Morning." -pg.242-

Was This What It Meant To Love Someone? That Any Burden Was A Burden Shared, That They Could Give You Comfort With A Word Or A Touch?

The Law Is Hard But It Is The Law.

It Would Be One Thing If I Had Been Cursed So That Everyone I Loved Would Die," Said Will. "i Could Keep Myself From Loving. To Keep Others From Caring For Me--it Is An Odd, Exhausting Procedure.

My Ideas Often Come From Strong Mental Images. When I'm Observing Some Relatively Ordinary Thing, I'll Think, "what If...." And Out Of That Brainstorming A Story Emerges.

You Understand My Music.

Those Girls On The Other Side Of The Car Are Staring At You." "of Course They Are," He Said. "i Am Stunningly Attractive.

Perhaps [james Herondale] Loved Vice For Vice's Own Sake.

Lord Raziel. Surely Yoy Would Not Have Allowed Such A Thing As A Ritual By Wich You Might Be Summoned To Exist If You Did Not Intend To Be Summoned. We Nephilim Are Your Children. We Need Your Guidance

Well, Then, Since You Say There Will Be Another Life For Me, Let Us Both Pray I Do Not Make As Colossal A Mess Of It As I Have This One.

He Lifted The Violin To His Shoulder Then, And Raised The Bow. And He Played.

Our Hearts, They Need A Mirror, Tessa. We See Our Better Selves In The Eyes Of Those Who Love Us.

Get Over Here. Sheldon's Had An Idea." "who's Sheldon?", Said Isabelle.

Will Tossed His Apple Core Into The Air, At The Same Time Drawing A Knife From His Belt And Throwing It. The Knife And The Apple Scaled Across The Room Together, Somehow Managing To Stick Into The Wall Just Beside Gabriel's Head, The Knife Driven Cleanly Through The Core And Into The Wood. "say That Again," Said Will. "and I'll Darken Your Daylights For You.

When I Was A Little Kid, I Realized That If You Say Any Word Over And Over Fast Enough, It Loses All Meaning. I'd Lie Awake Saying The Words Over And Over To Myself--'sugar,' 'mirror,' 'whisper,' 'dark.' 'sister,'" He Said Softly. "you're My Sister." "it Doesn't Matter How Many Times You Say It. It'll Still Be True." "and It Doesn't Matter What You Won't Let Me Say, That'll Still Be True Too.

I've Met An Attractive Weasel Or Two In My Time. He Looks More Like A Rat." -pg.170-

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