For a moment she just stared, wondering if there were another girl staying here, or if Sebastian had taken to cross-dressing.

Someday," Magnus said, looking at the crumpled royal person at his feet, "I must write my memoirs.

Indeed." Will let his cutlery clatter onto his plate. "The Consul? Breaking up our breakfast time? Whatever next? The Inquisitor over for tea? Picnics with the Silent Brothers?" "Duck pies in the park," said Jem under his breath, and he and Will smiled at each other, just a flash, before the door opened and the Consul swept it.

"I forgot that's what gets you all hot and bothered, Jace, girls killing things." "I like anyone killing things, especially me." he said with a smile.

Flirting? We were merely indulging in a little risqué conversation," Magnus said, offended. "When I begin to flirt, I assure you the entire room will know. My flirtations cause sensations.

nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Clary made fun of him about his new look; but, then, Clary found everything about Simon's love life borderline hilarious.