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I Can See Why You Like It Here," He Said,making A Sweeping Gesture That Encompassed Kyle's Collection Of Movie Posters And Science Fiction Books. "there's A Thin Layer Of Nerd All Over Everything." Said Jace. "thanks. I Appreciate That." Simon Gave Jace A Hard Look.

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I Can See Why You Like It Here," He Said,making A Sweeping Gesture That Encompassed Kyle's Collection Of Movie Posters And Science Fiction Books. "there's A Thin Layer Of Nerd All Over Everything." Said Jace. "thanks. I Appreciate That." Simon Gave Jace A Hard Look.

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Clearly,' Said Luke, 'something's Going On That I Don't Know About.' Simon Looked Over At Him. 'sometimes I Think That's The Motto Of My Life.

They Were Frightening Enough, But Tessa Could Not Help But Feel That If Will Were There, He Would Have Commented That They Looked Like Turnips, And Perhaps Made Up A Song About It.

That Was What Humans Did: They Left On Another Messages Through Time, Pressed Between Pages Or Carved Into Rock. Like Reaching Out A Hand Through Time, And Trusting In A Phantom Hoped-for Hand To Catch Yours. Humans Did Not Last Forever. They Could Only Hope What They Made Would Endure.

Shutting Your Eyes And Pretending Something's Not Happening Doesn't Make It Not True, Jace.

Look, It's Easy To Outsmart A Werewolf Or A Vampire," Jace Said. "they're No Smarter Than Anyone Else. But Faeries Live For Hundreds Of Years And They're As Cunning As Snakes. They Can't Lie, But They Love To Engage In Creative Truth-telling. They'll Find Out Whatever It Is You Want Most In The World And Give It To You—with A Sting In The Tail Of The Gift That Will Make You Regret You Ever Wanted It In The First Place." He Sighed. "they're Not Really About Helping People. More About Harm Disguised As Help.

Damnit.' Isabelle, Standing In The Mouth Of The Alley, Her Wet Black Hair Like A Cloak Around Her Shoulders, Kicked A Trash Can Out Of Her Way And Glowered. 'oh, For Goodness's Sake,' She Said. 'i Can't Believe You Two. Why? What's Wrong With Bedrooms? And Pivacy?

Okay. I've Got A Good One." Simon Stroked Isabelle's Hair Feeling Her Lashes Flutter Against His Neck As She Closed Her Eyes. "a Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far, Far Away.

Anyway, He's [simon] Obviously Not Here. Go Back To What You Were Doing. What's The Point In Wasting A Perfectly Good Brick Wall When You Have Someone To Throw Against It, That's What I Always Say." And She [isabelle] Stalked Off, Back Toward The Bar. - City Of Fallen Angels Pg 188 Hardcover

I Get The Feeling You'd Rather Pine Over Someone You Can Never Possibly Be With Than Try Being With Someone You Can.

She Threw The Door Open. The Room Seemed To Be A Sort Of Library, The Walls Lined With Books. It Was Brightly Lit, Light Streaming Through A Tall Picture Window. In The Middle Of The Room Stood Jace. He Wasn't Alone, Though-not By A Long Shot. There Was A Dark-haired Girl With Him, A Girl Clary Had Never Seen Before, And The Two Of Them Were Locked Together In A Passionate Embrace

Choosing Love Or War: Both Are Brave Choices, In Their Own Ways.

It Was At First Almost As If He Hadn't Wanted To Kiss Her. His Mouth Was Hard On Hers, Unyielding; Then He Put Both Arms Around Her And Pulled Her Against Him. His Lips Softened. She Could Feel The Rapid Beat Of His Heart, Taste The Sweetness Of Apples Still On His Mouth. She Wound Her Hands Into His Hair, As She'd Wanted To Do Since The First Time She'd Seen Him. His Hair Curled Around Her Fingers, Silky And Fine. Her Heart Was Hammering, And There Was A Rushing Sound In Her Ears, Like Beating Wings

You Said There Was Nothing In The World You Wanted" The Queen's Eyes Glittered. "when You Imagine Your Life Without Him, Do You Still Feel The Same?

Trains Are Great Dirty Smoky Things," Said Will. "you Won't Like It." Tessa Was Unmoved. "i Won't Know If I Like It Until I Try It, Will I?" "i've Never Swum Naked In The Thames Before, But I Know I Wouldn't Like It." "but Think How Entertaining For Sightseers," Said Tessa, And She Saw Jem Duck His Head To Hide The Quick Flash Of His Grin.

Sometimes He Thought They Were All Forsaken, Every Soul On This Earth.

Women Do Not Think With Logic And Discretion But With Emotions Of The Heart

It's My Cologne. Eau De Recent Injury." (jace)

Love Makes Liars Of Us All.

And So What? I Just Killed A Demon In My Own House, And You're Going To Be A Dickhead About It Because I'm Not Some Spoiled-rotten Rich Brat Like You And Your Sister?" Alec Looked Astonished. "what Did You Call Me?

My Rapier Wit Hides My Inner Pain.

But Am I Clever And Right Or Clever And Wrong?

Clary," Jace Said Again. "you Know: Short, Redheaded, Bad Temper.

She Felt As If The World Were Tilting And She Was Clinging On Helplessly, Trying To Keep From Tumbling Into A Black Abyss.

He Touched Her As He Usually Touched His Beloved Violin, With A Soft And Urgent Grace That Left Her Breathless.

The Kitchen Was Bright, Cheerful Yellow, The Walls Decorated With Framed Chalk And Pencil Sketches Simon And Rebecca Had Done In Grade School. Rebecca Had Some Drawing Talent, You Could Tell, But Simon's Sketches Of People All Looked Like Parking Meters With Tufts Of Hair.

A Sarcastic Blond Genie With A Bad Attitude. -clary, Pg.243-

He Was Wearing A Look That She Found Odd And Compelling - That Amusement That Didn’t Seem To Pass Beyond The Surface Of His Features, As He Found Everything In The World Both Infinitely Funny And Infinitely Tragic All At The Same Time.

Are You, Monsieur, A Man Of Your Word?" "it Really Depends Upon The Word," Magnus Said. "there Are So Many Wonderful Words.

One Of The Heavy Marble Busts That Lined The Higher Shelves Had Slid Free And Was Falling Toward Her; She Ducked Out Of Its Way, And It Hit The Floor Inches From Where She'd Been Standing, Leaving A Sizable Dent In The Floor. A Second Later Jace's Arms Were Around Her And He Was Lifting Her Off Her Feet. She Was Too Surprized To Struggle As He Carried Her Over To The Broken Window And Dumped Her Unceremoniously Out Of It.

When I Am In The Darkness, I Want To Think Of It In The Light, With You. - James Carstairs

And Broken Both Your Hearts? How Would That Have Benefited Me? You Are As Dear To Me As Another Half Of My Soul, Jem. I Could Not Be Happy While You Were Unhappy. And Tessa—she Loves You. What Sort Of Awful Monster Would I Be, Delighting In Causing The Two People I Love The Most In The World Agony Simply That I Might Have The Satisfaction Of Knowing That If Tessa Could Not Be Mine, She Could Not Be Anybody’s?

My Shoulder Will Never Be The Same. I Expect You To Nurse Me Back To Health." - City Of Bones (said By Jace Wayland)

I Get The Feeling," Alec Said, And Smiled, "she Hasn't Forgiven Me For Betraying You, As She Sees It." "good Girl," Said Jace With Appreciation. "i Didn't Betray You, Idiot." "it's The Thought That Counts.

You Know What I Am." The Words Breathed Out In An Auguished Whisper. "i'm Part Demon, Clary. Part Demon. You Understood That Much, Didn't You?" His Eyes Bored Into Her Like Drills. "you Saw What Valentine Was Trying To Do. He Used Demon Blood-used It On Me Before I Was Even Born. I'm Part Monster. Part Everthing I've Tried So Hard To Burn Out, To Destroy.

Crying Wouldn't Help Anything Now.

Why Can't I Go To Idris With You, Then? Because It's Not Safe For You There O And It's Safe For Me Here? I've Been Nearly Killed Almost A Dozen Times In The Past Month. That's Because Valentine Has Been Concentrating On The Two Mortal Instruments That Were Here. He's Going To Shift His Focus To Idris Now. We All Know It-- We're Hardly As Certain Of Anything As All That. And The Clave Wants To Meet Clarissa. You Know That, Jace. The Clave Can Screw Itself.

(jace) "is There Anything Special You Want To See? Paris? Budapest? The Leaning Tower Of Pisa?" Only If It Falls On Sebastian's Head, She Thought.

Oh, I Don't Know. I Prefer To Think That When They're At Home, The Silent Brothers Are Much Like Us. Playing Practical Jokes In The Silent City, Making Toasted Cheese-" "i Hope They Play Charades," Said Tessa Dryly. "it Would Seem To Take Advantage Of Their Natural Talents.

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If You Knew How To Cook, Maybe I Would Eat," Jace Muttered. Isabelle Froze, Her Spoon Poised Dangerously. "what Did You Say?" Jace Edged Toward The Fridge. "i Said I'm Going To Look For A Snack To Eat." That's What I Thought You Said." Isabelle Turned Her Attention To The Soup.

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Weakness And Corruption Isn't In The World," Clary Snapped. "it's In People. And It Always Will Be. The World Just Needs Good People To Balance It Out. And You're Planning To Kill Them All.

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Jace's Eyes Sparkled, But He Said Calmly, "not At All. The Silent Brothers Can Help Her Retrieve Her Memories." "you Hate The Silent Brothers," Protested Isabelle. "i Don't Hate Them," Said Jace Candidly."i'm Afraid Of Them. It's Not The Same Thing." "i Thought You Said They Were Libarians," Said Clary. "they Are Librarians." Simon Whistled. "those Must Be Some Killer Late Fees.

The Silent Brothers Are Doing Nude Cartwheels In The Hallways

Jem Told Me What Ragnor Fell Said About My Father,” Will Said. “that For My Father, There Was Only Ever One Woman He Loved, And It Was Her For Him, Or Nothing. You Are That For Me. I Love You, And I Will Only Ever Love You Until I Die —

He Seemed Only ... Annoyed. Annoyed, And Sweaty, And Hot. "yeah, Well," He Said, "the Next Time You Decide To Sneak Out Of Our Magically Warded Apartment Through A Door That Shouldn't Really Exist, Leave A Note.

She'd Rather Hoped For Something Simple, Like A Lined Piece Of Notebook Paper With My Evil Plan Written Across The Top, But No Luck.

It's My Special Magical Power. I Can Read Your Mind When You're Thinking Dirty Thoughts." "so, Ninety-five Percent Of The Time." She Craned Her Head Back To Look Up At Him. "ninety-five Percent? What's The Other Five Percent?" "oh, You Know, The Usual--demons I Might Kill, Runes I Need To Learn, People Who've Annoyed Me Recently, People Who've Annoyed Me Not So Recently, Ducks." "ducks?

A Rune, Hovering Like An Angel: A Shape Like Two Wings Joined By A Single Bar.

Pain Is Only What You Allow It To Be

Magnus's Eyes Gleamed. "he Seems To Like You. I Saw Him Going For Your Hand Out There Like A Squirrel Diving For A Peanut.

I Have Important Business To Get To. I Plan To Sulk All Afternoon, Followed, Perhaps, By An Evening Of Byronic Brooding And A Nighttime Of Dissipation.

I Can Trust You, Jessie, But You're Clearly Not Well Enough To Go. Which Is Unfortunate, Since Aloysius Always Had A Weakness For A Pretty Face." "even More Reason Why I Should Go," Said Will.

He Strode To The Wall And Tore Aside One Of The Velvet Hangings. “you Want To Tell Me What This Is?” He Demanded. “it’s A Door, Jace,” Said Clary.

And Indeed It Was, The Arrow Still Protruding From Its Wet, Grayish Skin, Humping Its Body Along With Incredible Speed. A Flick Of Its Tail Caught The Edge Of A Statue, Sending It Flying Into The Dry Ornamental Pool, Where It Shattered Into Dust. “by The Angel, It Just Crushed Sophocles,” Noted Will. “has No One Respect For The Classics These Days?

I Was Hoping They Would Put Up Flyers Like They Do For Lost Cats." He Said. "missing, One Stunningly Attractive Teenage Boy. Answers To 'jace' Or 'hotstuff'." "you Did Not Just Say That." "you Don't Like 'hotstuff'? You Think 'sweet Cheeks' Might Be Better? "love Crumpet'? Really? That Last One's Stretching It A Bit. Though, Technically My Family Is British-

Would You?” Said Gabriel To Will, Hotly. “if It Was Your Family?” His Lip Curled. “never Mind. It’s Not As If You Know The Meaning Of Loyalty —” “gabriel.” Gideon’s Voice Was A Reprimand To His Brother. “do Not Speak To Will In That Manner.

The Queen Sniffed. "i Rather Miss Your Jace," She Said. "of All Of You, He Was The Prettiest And The Best-mannered.

But You Have To Learn To Bend A Little," "or You'll Brake." -clarissa Fray

Clary Made Fun Of Him About His New Look; But, Then, Clary Found Everything About Simon's Love Life Borderline Hilarious.

Family Is More Than Blood

Is This The Part Where You Start Tearing Off Strips Of Your Shirt To Bind My Wounds?" "if You Wanted Me To Rip My Clothes Off, You Should Have Just Asked.

Will: I Say We Sell Her To The Gypsies On Hampstead Heath. I Hear They Puchase Spare Women As Well As Hoses. Charlotte: Will, Stop It. That's Ridivulous. Will:you're Right. They'd Never Buy Her. Too Scrawny.

You Know What The Worst Thing I Can Imagine Is? Simon Had Said. Not Trusting Someone I Love.

Also, I'm Sleeping With Your Mom. Just Thought You Should Know.

Why Do You Do These Things To Yourself? Not Just What You Did To The Window, But The Way You Talked To Clary. What Are You Punishing Yourself For? You Can't Help How You Feel.

Punishing Yourself

I Can't Believe He Took You To An Actual Resteraunt. I Assumed His Idea Od A Date Would Be Making You Watch Him Play World Of Warcraft With His Nerd Friends.

Did Brother Zachariah Just Steal Our Cat?

He Was Standing Leaning Against The Door Frame; Now He Stood Up Straight. "how Should I Have Kissed You? Is There An Other Way You Like It?

Wasn't It? Is Loyalty Still A Commendable Quality When It Is Misdirected?

Clockwork Princess

Then Forget Gabriel. Is There A Particular Reason You Keep Biting Vampires?" Will Touched The Dried Blood On His Wrists, And Smiled. "they Don't Expect It.

It Was Like A Dam Of Musical Critique Had Broken. Imasu Turned On Him With Eyes That Flashed Instead Of Shining. "it Is Worse Than You Can Possibly Imagine! When You Play, All Of My Mother's Flowers Lose The Will To Live And Expire On The Instant. The Quinoa Has No Flavour Now. The Llamas Are Migrating Because Of Your Music, And Llamas Are Not A Migratory Animal. The Children Now Believe There Is A Sickly Monster, Half Horse And Half Large Mournful Chicken, That Lives In Tha Lake And Calls Out To The World To Grant It The Sweet Release Of Death.

If You Love Someone, You're Not Supposed To Want Them To Come Back. Better A Peaceful Sleep In The Earth Than The Life Of A Zombie--not Really Dead But Not Really Alive, Either.

You Are Just Jealous," Magnus Remarked Calmly. "because You Do Not Have The Soul Of A True Artiste Like Myself." "oh, I Am Positively Green With Envy," Ragnor Snapped. "come Now, Ragnor. That's Not Fair," Said Magnus. "you Know I Love It When You Make Jokes About Your Complexion.

However, There Is Something You Should Have. Something Every Shadowhunter Should Have." "an Obnoxious, Arrogant Attitude?" Simon Said.

But It Was Valentine. I Saw Him. In Fact, He Had The Sword With Him When He Came Down To The Cells And Taunted Me Through The Bars. It Was Like A Bad Movie, Except He Didn't Actually Twirl His Mustache. - Jace Wayland

Jem Knotted His Fingers In The Material Of Will's Sleeve. "you Are My Parabatai," He Said, "you Said Once I Could Ask Anything Of You.

Oh God.” Said Magnus, “they’re Dead. They’re All Dead!

Growing Up Happens When You Start Having Things You Look Back On And Wish You Could Change -clary Fray

Alec Looked Horrified, As If She'd Asked Him To Put On A Tutu And Execute A Perfect Pirouette.

He Held Her Close Enough To Kiss, Close Enough To Whisper The Most Important Secrets In The World, And He Spoke To Her As He Would Have Wanted Some Good Angel To Speak To His Family, To His Own Shivering Young Soul, Long Ago And In A Land Far Away.

Good Organization,” Said Magnus. “i Knew The Man Who Founded It, Back In The 1800s. Woolsey Scot. Respectable Old Werewolf Family.” Alec Made An Ugly Sound In The Back Of His Throat. “did You Sleep With Him, Too?” Magnus’s Cat Eyes Widened. “alexander!

From The First Time I Saw You, I've Belonged To You Completely. I Still Do. If You Want Me. -jace

I Suppose You've Always Been Amazing At This Stuff?" "i Was Born Amazing" Jace Stroked Her Cheek With The Tips Of His Fingertips, Lightly But Enough To Make Her Shiver.

Henry Turned As If To Dart Out Of The Room, Then Swung Around And Stared At Them, A Look Of Confusion Passing Over His Freckled Face, As If He Had Only Now Had Cause To Wonder Why Will, Tessa, And Jem Might Be Crouching Together In A Mostly Disused Storage Room. "what Are You Three Doing In Here, Anyway?" Will Tilted His Head To The Side And Smiled At Henry. "charades," He Said. "massive Game.

She'd Been Impressed By His Looks At First--those Sharply Planed Cheekbones And Those Black, Fathomless Eyes--but His Affable, Sympathetic Personality Grated On Her Now. She Didn't Like Boys Who Looked As If They Never Got Mad About Anything. In Isabelle's World, Rage Equaled Passion Equaled A Good Time.

Will-," Tessa Began But It Was Too Late, Church Made A Yowling Noise At Being Woken, And Lashed Out With His Claws. Will Began To Swear. Tessa Left, Unable To Hide The Slightest Of Smiles As She Went.

I Never Cared,” He Said. “i Wanted You Anyway. I Always Wanted You.

City Of Lost Souls

It Is Not Easy To Be Different, And Even Less So To Be Unique.

I'm Tired Of Watching You Be In Love With Someone Else Someone Who Will Never Love You Back, Not The Way I Do.

Forever Does Not Make Loss Forgettable, Only Bearable, Brother Zachariah To Clary Fray

I Would Leave At Once, But It Would Be Cruel To Abandon A Lady In A Foreign Land With A Maniac.

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.

Tatiana's Eyes Were Huge And Poison-green, Eyes With Enough Pain In Them To Eat Away At A World And Devour A Soul.

I Know It's Wrong - God, It's All Kinds Of Wrong - But I Just Want To Lie Down With You And Wake Up With You, Just Once, Just Once Ever In My Life.

Remember When You Tried To Convince Me To Feed A Poultry Pie To The Mallards In The Park To See If You Could Breed A Race Of Cannibal Ducks?" "they Ate It Too," Will Reminisced. "bloodthirsty Little Beasts. Never Trust A Duck.

Magic Is Dangerous- But Love Is More Dangerous Still

Because You Told Me You Don't Have Feelings For Me Anymore, And You See, That's Very Akward, Because I Still Have Them For You. And I Bet You Know It.

Will Had Laid Down His Heart For Her And Jem To Walk Upon Because He Loved Them More Than He Loved Himself

I Hate It When You Answer A Question With A Question." "no You Dont, You Think Its Charming.

I Hate To Break It To You, But If He's Interested In Your Highly Personal Areas, He Probably Isn't Interested In Your Sisters.

He Flushed, The Colour Dark Against His Pale Skin. 'i Mean. Tessa Gray, Will You Do Me The Honour Of Becoming My Wife?' Jem.

Someday, Will, I Will Go Where None Can Follow Me, And I Think It Will Be Sooner Rather Than Later. Have You Ever Asked Yourself Why I Agreed To Be Your Parabatai?

I Have A Feeling You're Right, Sherwin.' 'simon. My Name Is Simon.

Excuse Me, Bane?" Said Roderick Morgenstern. "are You Attending?" "i'm So Sorry," Magnus Said Politely. "somebody Incredibly Attractive Just Came Into The Room, And I Ceased To Pay Attention To A Word You Were Saying.

Despite The Heat In Her Face, It Felt As If Cold Needles Of Ice Were Running Up And Down Her Veins. "what Are You Doing Here?" He Drew Back Slightly, Looking Disappointed. "that Isn't Really An Answer To My Question, You Know. I Was Expecting More Of A "hallelujah Chorus.' I Mean, It's Not Every Day Your Boyfriend Comes Back From The Dead." "i Already Knew You Weren't Dead." She Spoke Through Numb Lips. "i Saw You In The Library. With--" "colonel Mustard?" "sebastian.

Everything We Need To Know Is Locked Up In Your Head, Under Those Pretty Red Curls." Clary Reached Up To Touch Her Hair Protectively. "i Dont Think-" "so What Are You Going To Do?" Simon Asked Sharply. "cut Her Head Open To Get At It?

It's All Right To Love Someone Who Doesn't Love You Back, As Long As They're Worth You Loving Them. As Long As They Deserve It.

Clockwork Angel

Now Don't Go Wandering Off, William," She Said With A Meaningful Glance. "i Don't Want To Lose You In The Crowd." Will's Jaw Set. "i'm Getting The Oddest Feeling That You're Enjoying This," He Said Under His Breath. "nothing Odd About It." Feeling Unbelievably Bold, Tessa Chucked Him Under The Chin With The Tip Of Her Lace Fan. "simply Behave Yourself.

I Fell In Love With You," He Said, "because You Were One Of The Bravest People I'd Ever Known. So How Could I Ask You To Stop Being Brave Just Because I Loved You?" He Ran His Hands Through His Hair, Making It Stick Up In Loops And Curls That Clary Ached To Smooth Down. "you Came For Me," He Said. "you Saved Me When Almost Everyone Else Had Given Up, And Even The People Who Hadn't Given Up Didn't Know What To Do. You Think I Don't Know What You Went Through?

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

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

We Live Forever By The Grace Of Human Love, Which Rocked Strange Children In Their Cradles And Did Not Despair And Did Not Turn Away.

It Really Was Getting Difficult To Be Wonderful.

Will Bounded Up Onto One Of The Ladders And Yanked A Book Off The Shelf. "i'll Find You Something Else To Read. Catch." He Had Let It Fall Without Looking And Tessa Had To Dart Forward To Seize It Before It Hit The Floor. - Clockwork Angel

I Am Sorry," Will Said. "no," Jem Said... "don't Be Ordinary Like That. Don't Say You're Sorry.

You Understand My Music.

If There Was An Arrow Speeding Toward Will, I Would Be Bound By Oath To Step In Front Of It.' 'handy, That,' Said Will.

Clary: Now That I'm In Your Mind, Want To See Some Mental Pictures Of Jace? Simon: I Heard That And No... You've Seen Him Naked? Clary: Well Not Entirely But- Simon: Enough

Their Beauty Had Always Seemed To Him Like The Beauty Of Pressed Flowers-lovely, But Dead.

Did You Like It?" He Said. "i Could Have Given You...jewelry, But I Wanted It To Be Something That Was Wholly Yours. That No One Else Would Hear Or Own. And I Am Not Good With Words, So I Wrote How I Felt About You In Music." He Paused. "did You Like It?

Do You Have A Lot Of Other Profound Thoughts Like That? Blood Is Blood? A Toaster Is A Toaster? A Gelatinous Cube Is A Gelatinous Cube?

You May Choose Your Friends, But Not Your Unlikely Saviors,” Magnus Said Cheerfully.

The Dark Prince Sat Astride His Black Steed, His Sable Cape Flowing Behind Him. A Golden Circlet Bound His Blond Locks, His Handsome Face Was Cold With The Rage Of Battle, And... "and His Arm Looked Like An Eggplant," Clary Muttered To Herself In Exasperation.

Shadowhunters Were Brought Up To Handle Anything, Weren't They?

You Endure What Is Unbearable, And You Bear It. That Is All.

But They Love Each Other," Clary Said, Appalled. "isn't That What Love Means? That You're Supposed To Be There For The Other Person To Turn To, No Matter What?" Luke Looked Toward The River, At The Dark Water Moving Slowly Under The Light Of The Autumn Moon. "sometimes, Clary," He Said, "love Just Isn't Enough.

I Don't Suppose It Would Be Possible To, Er, Step On Him?

Dreams Can Be Dangerous Things.

Dangerous Things

You Know, There's A Reason We Can Remember," [catarina] Said More Softly. "that's Much Easier When Your Life Has An Expiration Date." "it May Be More Important For Us.

So You're Not Going To Speak Tonight," Tessa Said. "at All." "not Unless You Instruct Me To," Said Will. "this Evening Sounds As If It Might Be Better Than I Thought.

I Think I’m Better Than Everyone Else. An Opinion That Has Been Backed Up With Ample Evidence.

Someday," Magnus Said, Looking At The Crumpled Royal Person At His Feet, "i Must Write My Memoirs.

But God Knows, I Don't Want Anyone But You. I Don't Even Want To Want Anyone But You.

He Took Her By The Shoulders And Pulled Her Closer To Him, His Fingers Knotting In The Fabric Of Her Dress. Even More Than In The Attic, She Felt Caught In The Eddy Of A Powerful Wave That Threatened To Pull Her Over And Under, To Crush And Break Her, To Wear Her Down To Softness As The Sea Might Wear Down A Piece Of Glass.

There Are Some Kinds Of Wounds You Can Get, Internal Injuries. You Don't Know What's Wrong With You, But You're Bleeding To Death Slowly Inside.

There Are Some People—people The Universe Seems To Have Singled Out For Special Destinies. Special Favors And Special Torments. God Knows We're All Drawn Toward What's Beautiful And Broken; I Have Been, But Some People Cannot Be Fixed. Or If They Can Be; Its Only By Love And Sacrifice So Great That It Destroys The Giver.

A Mark That Spoke Of Loss Was Still A Mark, A Remembrance. You Could Not Lose Something You Never Had.

...in Paris She Found Magnus, Who Was Living In A Garret Apartment And Paiting, An Occupation For Which He Had No Aptitude Whatsoever. He Let Her Sleep On A Mattress By The Window, And In The Night, When She Woke Up Screaming For Will, He Came And Put His Arms Around Her, Smelling Of Turpentine. "the First One Is Always The Hardest," He Said. "the First?" "the First One You Love Who Dies," He Said. "it Gets Easier, After.

And Maybe I Am A Monster. I Don't Know The Answer To That. But What I Do Know Is That Even If There's Demon Blood Inside Me, There Is Human Blood Inside Me As Well. And I Couldn't Love You Like I Do If I Weren't At Least A Little Bit Human. Because Demons Want. But They Don't Love.

You Never Cared That I Was Your Sister Before.” “didn’t I?” His Black Eyes Flicked Up And Down Her. “our Father’s Dead,” He Said. “there Are No Other Relatives. You And I, We Are The Last. The Last Of The Morgensterns. You Are The Only One Left Whose Blood Runs In My Veins, Too. You Are My Last Chance.

Light Like Thin Grey Soup Seeped Through The Windows. The Door Opened And Mrs. Dark Came In, Followed By Her Sister, Who Had No Head, Only The White Bone Of Her Spine Protruding From Her Raggedly Severed Neck.

With The Whole Mark Of Cain Thing, Does That Mean If I Accidentally Kick You During The Night, I Get Kicked In The Shins Seven Times By An Invisible Force?

I Think There Is Hope For You Yet, Will Herondale. I Will Try To Learn How To Have It, Without You To Show Me. Tessa, Jem Said. She Knows Despair, And Hope As Well. You Can Teach Each Other. Find Her, Will, And Tell Her That I Loved Her Always. My Blessings, For All That It Is Worth, Is On You Both.

Being A Silent Brother Is Life, Clary Fray. But If You Mean I Remember My Life Before The Brotherhood, I Do. Clary Took A Deep Breath. “were You Ever In Love? Before The Brotherhood? Was There Ever Anyone You Would Have Died For?” There Was A Long Silence. Then: Two People, Said Brother Zachariah. There Are Memories That Time Does Not Erase, Clarissa. Ask Your Friend Magnus Bane, If You Do Not Believe Me. Forever Does Not Make Loss Forgettable, Only Bearable.

Watching Jace Hug Isabelle, She Tried To School Her Features Into A Happy And Loving Expression. "are You All Right?" Simon Asked, With Some Concern. "your Eyes Are Crossing.

Cleverness That Comes Too Late Is Hardly Cleverness At All?

Perhaps," He Said, "we Should Discuss Our Arrangements, Then.

So When The Moon's Only Partly Full, You Only Feel A Little Wolfy?" "you Could Say That." "well, You Can Go Ahead And Hang Your Head Out The Car Window If You Feel Like It." "i'm A Werewolf, Not A Golden Retriever.

Your Trusting Idiocy Knows No Bounds

You Point Your Feet Out Too Much When You Walk,” Will Went On. He Was Busy Polishing An Apple On His Shirtfront, And Appeared Not To Notice Tessa Glaring At Him. “camille Walks Delicately. Like A Faun In The Woods. Not Like A Duck” “i Do Not Walk Like A Duck.” “i Like Ducks,” Jem Observed Diplomatically. “especially The Ones In Hyde Park.

Magnus Had Often Thought Of Getting A Pet, But He Had Never Considered Acquiring A Sullen Teenage Vampire. Once Raphael Was Gone, He Thought, He Was Getting A Cat. And He Would Always Throw His Cat A Birthday Party.

You Don't Think I Can Fight." Tessa Said, Drawing Back And Matching His Silvery Gaze With Her Own. "because I'm A Girl." "i Don't Think You Can Fight Because You're Wearing A Wedding Dress", Said Jem. "for What It's Worth, I Don't Think Will Could Fight In That Dress Either." "perhaps Not," Said Will, Who Had Ears Like A Bat'a. "but I Would Make A Radiant Bride.

If I Was Harsh With You, It Was Because I Cannot Bear To See You Treat Yourself As If You Are Worth Nothing. Whatever Part You Might Act To The Contrary, I See You As You Really Are, My Blood Brother. Not Just Better Than You Pretend To Be, But Better Than Most People Could Hope To Be.

Lightwoods,” Magnus Said. “they Always Have To Have The Last Word.

I Don't Know How I Could Sleep At Night, Not Knowing I Was Surrounded By A Thousand Other Sleeping, Dreaming Souls. - Pg 120, Jem To Tessa & Will

I Am Dramatic,” Said Will. “if I Had Not Been A Shadowhunter, I Would Have Had A Future On The Stage. I Have No Doubt I Would Have Been Greeted With Acclaim.” Excerpt From: Clare, Cassandra. “clockwork Princess.” Margaret K. Mcelderry Books, 2013-03-19t00:00:00+00:00. Ibooks. This Material May Be Protected By Copyright.

So You Are Dying For Love, Then," Will Said Finally, His Voice Sounding Constricted To His Own Ears. 'dying A Little Faster For Love. And There Are Worse Things To Die For.

You Know," Gabriel Said, "there Was A Time I Thought We Could Be Friends, Will." "there Was A Time I Thought I Was A Ferret," Will Said, "but That Turned Out To Be The Opium Haze. Did You Know It Had That Effect? Because I Didn't.

Now That I'm In Your Mind, Want To See Some Naked Mental Pictures Of Jace?

If You Insist On The Chase Then You'd Better Start Running 'cause Dude, You're In For A Marathon

I Have Heard Sometimes That Men Who Lose An Arm Of A Leg Still Feel That Pain In Those Limbs, Though They Are Gone,' Said Will. 'it Is Like That Sometimes. I Can Feel Jem With Me, Though He Is Gone, And It Is Like I Am Missing A Part Of Myself.

You Could Know A Man Not By What His Friends Said About Him, But By How He Treated His Servants.

Clary's Mother Apparently Reguarded Him As About As Sexually Threatening As A Goldfish.

There Might Not Be So Much Of A Difference Between The Side Of Light And The Side Of Dark As You Suppose. After All, Without The Dark, There Is Nothing For The Light To Burn Away.

My Favorite Jacket Is An Emergency Item. Much Like Myself, It Is Both Snuggly And Fashionable.

Oh, Good. You're Starting To Talk About Yourself In The Third Person. That's Not A Sign Of Impending Megalomania Or Anything.

She Jerked Hastily Back To Avoid Stepping On It, And Her Shoulder Bumped His--he Put A Hand Out To Steady Her, Just As She Turned To Apologize And Then She Was Somehow In The Circle Of His Arm And He Was Kissing Her.

Oh Dear," Said Jace..."i Hope That Wasn't Anything Important." "it Was A Sleeping Potion," She Said Angrily, Toeing The Vial With The Tip Of A Sneaker. "and Now It's Gone." "if Only Simon Were Here. He Could Bore You To Sleep.

It's Been So Long That I Think I Was Unsettled By The Idea Of Feeling Like I Belonged Anywhere. But You Made Me Feel Like I Belong.

You Screamed.” Will Said. “is That All You Did?” “i Screamed A Great Deal.” Tatiana Sounded Injured.

So You’re Suggesting We Take The Train Up To York, Meet A Ninety-year-old Man, Leap On Him, And Yank Out His Hair? I’m Sure The Clave Will Be Ecstatic.” “they’ll Just Say You’re Mad,” Said Jessamine. “they Already Think It, So What’s The Difference, Really?

As Long As Everyone's Wearing Their Own Pants." "i See I Have Come In On A Fascinating Moment In The Conversation.

You Behave As If Everything Is Funny To You, But You Never Laugh. Sometimes You Smile When You Think No One Is Paying Attention.

It Was A Very Bad Idea. It Was A Terrible Idea. It Was The Worst Idea He Had Ever Heard. It Was Irresistible.

Appearances Are Significant, And Never More Than In Politics. You Can Always Sway The Crowd, Provided You Have A Good Story.

I'm Afraid To Answer That. I've Heard That When I Speak, It Makes American Women Wish To Strike Me With Umbrellas.

It Was Strange How Your World Could Shift On Its Axis And Everything You Trusted Could Invert Itself In What Seemed Like No Time At All.

He Leaned Against The Door Frame, Ignoring The Kick Of Adrenaline The Sight Of Her Produced. He Wondered Why, Not For The First Time. Isabelle Used Her Beauty Like She Used Her Whip, But Clary Didn't Know She Was Beautiful At All. Maybe That Was Why.

Her Hair Was A Damp Mass Of Curls At The Back Of Her Neck, And Will Looked Away From Her Before He Could Remember What It Felt Like To Put His Hands Through That Hair And Feel The Strands Wind About His Fingers. It Was Easier At The Institute, With Jem And The Others To Distract Him, To Remember That Tessa Was Not His To Recall That Way. Here, Feeling As If He Were Facing The World With Her By His Side--feeling That She Was Here For Him Instead Of, Quite Sensibly, For The Health Of Her Own Fiance--it Was Nearly Impossible.

You Called Me And Said You Were Home And Wanted To Go Out For A Pizza." "i Did? What Time Is It?" "time For Pizza," [catarina] Replied.

How'd You Get Magnus To Let Jace Leave?" "traded Him For Alec," Clary Said.

Why Did He Kiss You?" She Said.

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.

If Love Is Great, Then It Is Worth Fighting For.” “what If It Is Immoral Somehow? Forbidden?” “forbidden? But My Father’s Love For My Mother Was Forbidden, Or At Least Against The Law. Or Do Mean If She Is Married, Or A Vampire?” “or A Married Vampire.” “well, Nevertheless,” Will Said, With A Grin. “one Should Fight On. Love Conquers All.” Will And Jem

What’s That Poem Again?” Will, Who Had Been Twirling His Empty Teacup Around His Fingers, Stood Up Straight And Declaimed: “each Spake Words Of High Disdain, And Insult To His Heart’s Best Brother—” “oh, By The Angel, Will, Do Be Quiet,” Said Charlotte, Standing Up. “i Must Go And Write A Letter To Aloysius Starkweather That Drips Remorse And Pleading. I Don’t Need You Distracting Me.” And, Gathering Up Her Skirts, She Hurried From The Room. “no Appreciation For The Arts,” Will Murmured, Setting His Teacup Down.

Shotgun!" Announced Clary As Jace Came Back Around The Side Of The Van. Alec Grabbed For His Bow, Strapped Across His Back. "where?" "she Means She Wants The Front Seat," Said Jace, Pushing Wet Hair Out Of His Eyes.

I Knew You Were Crazy, But I Didn't Realize That You Were Out Of Your Goddamned Mind!!

Hope Is Not An Illusion.

My Will And My Desire Were Turned By Love, The Love That Moves The Sun And The Other Stars.

Gabriel’s Green Eyes Sought Will. “it Was Demon Pox, Wasn’t It? You Know All About It, Don’t You? Aren’t You Some Sort Of Expert?” “well, You Needn’t Act As If I Invented It,” Said Will.

Pulvis Et Umbra Sumsu." ~ Horace, Odes ("we Are Dust And Shadows")

Life Was An Uncertain Thing, And There Were Some Moments One Wished To Remember, To Imprint Upon One's Mind That The Memory Might Be Taken Out Later, Like A Flower Pressed Between The Pages Of A Book, And Admired And Recollected Anew. - Sophie And Gideon Lightwood

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