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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?

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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?

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You Know," Kirk Said Finally, Breaking The Silence. "i See It. He Is Pretty Hot.

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You're The First Shadowhunter I've Ever Met." “that’s Too Bad,” Said Jace, “since All The Others You Meet From Now On Will Be A Terrible Letdown.

This Was A Voice That Drew Out Memories Stretched Thin By Years Of Recollection, Like Paper Unfolded And Refolded Too Many Times. A Voice That Brought Back, Like A Wave, The Memory Of Another Time On This Bridge, A Night So Long Ago, Everything Black And Silver And The River Rushing Away Under Her Feet.

There Is More To Living Than Not Dying," He Said. "look At The Way You Live Will. You Burn As Bright As A Star.

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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.

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... Love Given Without Free Will Or Truthfulness Wasn't Love At All.

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Staring At Him The Way She Might Stare At A Beloved Place She Was Not Sure She Would Ever See Again, Trying To Commit The Details To Memory, To Paint Them On The Backs Of Her Eyelids That She Might See It When She Shut Her Eyes To Sleep.

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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.

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Tess?” A Soft Voice At The Door; She Looked Up And Saw Will There, Silhouetted In The Light From The Corridor.

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My Rapier Wit Hides My Inner Pain.

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But The Rest Of Jace’s Mind Is Watching The Door Slam Behind Her And Seeing The Final Ruin Of All His Dreams. It Was One Thing To Push It To This Point. It Is Another To Let Go Forever. Because He Knows Clary, And If She Goes Now, She Will Not Ever Come Back.

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As The Carriage Whipped Forward, They Passed The Alley She Had Spent So Many Days Staring At—it Was There, And Then Gone As They Careened Around A Corner, Nearly Knocking Over A Costermonger Pushing A Donkey Cart Piled High With New Potatoes. Tessa Screamed. Will Reached Past Her And Yanked The Curtain Shut. "it's Better If You Don't Look," He Told Her Pleasantly. "he's Going To Kill Someone. Or Get Us Killed." "no, He Won't. Thomas Is An Excellent Driver." Tessa Glared At Him. "clearly The Word Excellent Means Something Else On This Side Of The Atlantic.

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I've Got A Stele We Can Use. Who Wants To Do Me?" "a Regrettable Choice Of Words," Muttered Magnus.

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A Massive Fir, It Rose To Nearly Touch The Ceiling At The Far End Of The Ballroom. When Will Asked Charlotte How On Earth It Had Gotten In There, She Had Only Waved Her Hands And Said Something About Magnus.

I Don't Think She Doesn't Believe She Can Die. I Think, Just Like You Always Did, She Believes There Are Things Worth Dying For.

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

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I Swear, I Almost Died Back There On That Ship, You Know." He Let Her Hand Go, But He Was Staring At Her, Almost As If He Meant To Memorize Her Face. " I Know," He Said. "everytime You Almost Die, I Almost Die Myself.

I've Never Seen Anyone Get So Excited Over Books Before. You'd Think They Were Diamonds.

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

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.

You Said I Am A Good Man," He Said. "but I Am Not That Good A Man. And I Am--i Am Catastrophically In Love With You.

Never Doubt My Weaseling Abilities, Shadowhunter, For They Are Epic And Memorable In Their Scope.

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Working Together

She Had Taken Him For Granted, She Thought With Surprise And Shame, Watching The Flickering Candlelight. She Had Assumed His Kindness Was So Natural And So Innate, She Had Never Asked Herself Whether It Cost Him Any Effort. Any Effort To Stand Between Will And The World, Protecting Each Of Them From The Other. Any Effort To Accept The Loss Of His Family With Equanimity. Any Effort To Remain Cheerful And Calm In The Face Of His Own Dying.

Do Not Seek Revenge And Call It Justice.

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.

You Know How The Bonds Of Family Are, My Lady... They Cling As Tightly As Vines. And Sometimes, Like Vines, They Cling Tightly Enough To Kill.

She Gritted Her Teeth. She Was Here With Sebastian, On Her Way To See A Powerful Warlock, And Mentally She Was Maundering On About The Way Jace Smelled.

Instead Of Replying, Alec Reached Down And Took Magnus's Hands. Magnus Let Alec Pull Him To His Feet, A Questioning Look In His Eyes. Before He Could Say Anything, Alec Drew Him Closer And Kissed Him. Magnus Made A Soft, Pleased Sound, And Gripped The Back Of Alec's Shirt, Rucking It Up, His Fingers Cool On Alec's Spine. Alec Leaned Into Him, Pinning Magnus Between The Table And His Own Body. Not That Magnus Seemed To Mind. 'come On,' Alec Said Against Magnus's Ear. 'it's Late. Let's Go To Bed.

I Think I Gave Alec A Complex About What Kind Of Fighter He Was, Just Because He Wanted To Live.

Dreams Can Be Dangerous Things.

Dangerous Things

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.

Most Shadowhunters Get Their First Marks At Twelve. It Must Have Been In Your Blood.” “maybe. Although I Doubt Most Shadowhunters Get A Tattoo Of Donatello From The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles On Their Left Shoulder.” Jace Looked Baffled. “you Wanted A Turtle On Your Shoulder?” -jace & Clary, Pg. 314-

Somehow He Managed To Look Cool Despite The Heat. It Made Clary Want To Smack Him.

No, I'm Just A Very Naughty Boy. I Do All Sorts Of Bad Things. I Kick Kittens. I Make Rude Gestures At Nuns.

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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.

It's Not Gray," Clary Felt Compelled To Point Out. "it's Green." "if There Was Such A Thing As Terminal Literalism, You'd Have Died In Childhood," Said Jace.

There Is No One Religion, No One Truth And No Myth Lacks Meaning

I Didn't Know You Were Bringing The Mundane." His Blue Eyes Flicked Uneasily Over Simon. "that's What I Like About You People," Said Simon. "you Always Make Me Feel So Welcome.

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.

But-jace What Are You Doing?' 'finishing My Shower. And If You‘ve Made Me Run Through All The Hot Water, I‘ll Be Very Annoyed.

Why Didn’t You Wake Me Up?' 'i Thought You Could Use The Rest. Besides, You Were Sleeping Like The Dead. You Even Drooled,' He Added. 'on My Shirt.' Clary‘s Hand Flew To Her Mouth. 'sorry.' 'its Not Often You Get To See Someone Drool,' Jace Observed. 'especially With Such Total Abandon. Mouth Wide Open And Everything.

Alec Keeps Sending Me Annoying Photos. Lots Of Captions Like Wish You Were Here, Except Not Really.

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?

I'll Just Have Them Change The Entry In The Demonology Textbook From 'almost Extinct' To 'not Extinct Enough For Alec. He Prefers His Monsters Really, Really Extinct.' Will That Make You Happy?

There Was Something Peculiarly Gratifying About Shouting In A Blind Rage Until Your Words Ran Out.

Ma'am," Magnus Said, Advancing. "i Must Counsel You Not To Exit The Carriage While A Demon-slaying Is In Progress.

I Have A Fetish For Damsels In Distress.” “don’t Be Sexist.” “not At All. My Services Are Also Available To Gentlemen In Distress. It’s An Equal Opportunity Fetish.

You Love Him As A Falcon Loves His Master Who Binds And Blinds It.

If One Could Look This Fabulous, One Had An Obligation To.

Clary Wondered How Many Boyfriends She'd Turned Into Rats By Accident. -clary To Isabelle, Pg.245-

One Does No Question Miracles, Or Complain That They Are No Constructed Perfectly To One's Liking.

I May Be A Killer," Jace Said, "but I Know What I Am. Can You Say The Same?

I Used To Think If I Married Master Jem—” Sophie Picked At The Blanket, Then Looked Up And Smiled Bleakly. “you Haven’t Broken His Heart Yet, Have You?” “no,” Tessa Said. Just Torn My Own In Two. “i Haven’t Broken His Heart At All.

Oh, God, The Lovebirds,” Magnus Said, Pulling The Pillow Off His Face. “i Hate Happy Couples.

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?

And Quit Baring Your Fangs At Me. It's Making Me Nervous." "good," Simon Said. "if You Want To Know Why, It's Because You Smell Like Blood." "it's My Cologne. Eau De Recent Injury." Jace Raised His Left Hand.

Were You Thinking About Eating Me?” Will Inquired. “no!” “no One Would Blame You,” Said Jem. “he’s Very Annoying.

Honestly I Don't Know Why I Have These Parties" "because Of Your Cat" "that's True. Chairman Meow Deserves My Every Effort

I'll Need You To Get A Leash For My Monkey, Claude, And Also A Hat." "of Course, Monsieur" "do You Think He Needs A Little Coat As Well?" "perhaps Not In This Weather, Monsieur." "you Are Right," Magnus Said With A Sight. "make It A Simple Dressing Gown, Just Like Mine." "which One, Monsieur?" "the One In Rose And Silver." "excellent Choice, Monsieur.

I Fear I Must Agree," Magnus Murmured. He Pressed A Hand Over His Heart And His New Peacock-blue Waistcoast. "i Strive To Find Some Respect In My Heart For You, But Alas! It Seems An Impossible Quest.

Change Is No Loss, Will. Not Always.

The Sensation Of Falling Was The Worst Part.

It's A Coffee Cup." She Could Hear The Irritation In Her Own Voice. "i Know It's A Coffee Cup." "i Can't Wait Till You Draw Something Really Complicated, Like The Brooklyn Bridge Or A Lobster. You'll Probably Send Me A Singing Telegram.

Brooklyn Bridge

Jace Knew He Was Being Cruel, And He Barely Cared. Hurting People He Loved Was Almost As Good As Hurting Himself When He Was In This Kind Of Mood.

You Might Want To Lie Down," Magnus Advised. "i Find That It Helps When The Crushing Sense Of Horrible Realization Sets In.

Will Closed His Eyes. He Could Not Hear Jem Go, Not Anymore; He Did Not Want To Know The Moment When He Left And Will Was Alone, Did Now Want To Know When His First Day As A Shawdowhunter Without A Parabatai Truly Began. And If The Place Over His Heart, Where His Parabatai Rune Had Been, Flared Up With A Sudden Burning Pain As The Door Closed Behind Jem, Will Told Himself It Was Only A Stray Ember From The Fire.

He Pulled The Carstairs Family Ring From His Finger And Held It Out To Will. "take It." Will Let His Eyes Drift Down Toward It, And Then Up To Jem's Face. A Dozen Awful Things He Could Say, Or Do, Went Through His Mind. One Did Not Slough Off A Persona So Quickly, He Had Found. He Had Pretended To Be Cruel For So Many Years That The Pretense Was Still What He Reached For First, As A Man Might Absently Turn His Carriage Toward The Home He Had Lived In For All His Life, Despite The Fact That He Had Recently Moved. "you Wish To Marry Me Now?" He Said, At Last.

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.

I Was Looking For Simon." Jordan Squinted At Her. "it's Two In The Morning." She Shrugged. "he's A Vampire." "but I'm Not.

Jace Hated It When Other People Were Worried On His Behalf. It Made Him Feel Like Maybe There Really Was Something To Worry About.

You Had To Know A Person Well To Make Them Laugh Like That.

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

Let The Sky Rain Potatoes," Said A Musing Voice. "let It Thunder To The Tune Of Greensleeves.

Have You Told Eric And The Rest Of Them That—” “that I’m A Vampire? No. It Isn’t The Sort Of Thing You Just Drop Into Casual Conversation.” “maybe Not, But They’re Your Friends. They Should Know. And Besides, They’ll Just Think It Makes You More Of A Rock God, Like That Vampire Lester.” “lestat,” Simon Said. “that Would Be The Vampire Lestat. And He’s Fictional.

You Look Lousy,"simon Said. Jace Blinked."seems An Odd Time To Start An Insult Contest,but If You Insist,i Could Probably Think Up Something Good

What Did Wards Matter When You Could Create Your Own Reality Just By Drawing It?

Am I Blind?" Will's Voice Floated Out Of The Darkness, Tinged With Annoyance. "i'm Not Going To Be At All Pleased If You've Blinded Me, Henry.

When I Was A Little Kid, I Realized That If You Say Any Word Over And Over Fast Enough, It Loses All It's Meaning.

Astriola. That Is Demon Pox. You Had Evidence That Demon Pox Existed And You Didnt Mention It To Me! Et Tu, Brute!' He Rolled Up The Paper And Hit Jem Over The Head With It.

Then I'll Come,' Said Tessa, 'i've Never Been On A Train.' Will Threw Up His Hands. 'that's It? You're Coming Because You've Never Been On A Train Before?' 'yes.

Sebastian Sighed An Exaggerated Sigh And Swung The Door Shut. Clary Stared At Jace. "what The F-" "language, Fray." Jace's Eyes Danced. "relax.

God Knows We’re All Drawn To What’s Beautiful And Broken.

Hey, Pretty Thing," He Said. "what's In The Bag?" "holy Water," Said Jace, Reappearing Beside Her As If He'd Been Conjured Up Like A Genie. A Sarcastic Blond Genie With A Bad Attitude. "oooh, A Shadowhunter," Said The Vampire. "scary." With A Wink He Melted Back Into The Crowd. "vampires Are Such Prima Donnas," Magnus Sighed From The Doorway. "honestly, I Don't Know Why I Have These Parties." "because Of Your Cat," Clary Reminded Him. Magnus Perked Up. "that's True. Chairman Meow Deserves My Every Effort.

She Had Never Thought About Her Name Much Before, But When He Said It, It Was As If She Were Hearing It For The First Time - The Hard T, The Caress Of The Double S, The Way It Seemed To End On A Breath.

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

Weapons, When They Break And Are Mended, Can Be Stronger At The Mended Places. Perhaps Hearts Are The Same.

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