That seems like stealing, doesn't it?" Simon pulled a cup toward him. He drew the lid back. "Ooh. Mochaccino." He looked at Magnus. "Did you pay for these?" "Sure," said Magnus, while Jace and Alec snickered. "I make dollar bills magically appear in their cash register." "Really?" "No." Magnus popped the lid off his own coffee. "But you can pretend I did if it makes you feel better. So, first order of business is what?
Cassandra ClareMy Romanian is pretty much limited to useful phrases like, 'Are these snakes poisonous?' and 'But you look much too young to be a police officer.
Cassandra ClareMagnus got to his feet. โI do believe that's my cue to leave as well,โ he said. Clary noticed he was avoiding looking at Alec. โI'd say it's been nice meeting you all, but, in fact, it hasn't. It's been quite awkward, and frankly, the next time I see a single one of you will be far too soon.
Cassandra ClareFor such a long time, when you're a writer, you really are just writing for yourself, and maybe a few friends. So it's really amazing when your book gets out there and more people are reading and responding to it. It really makes the world of the books feel real.
Cassandra ClareA Mark that spoke of loss was still a Mark, a remembrance. You could not lose something you never had.
Cassandra ClareHave you told Eric and the rest of them thatโโ โThat Iโm a vampire? No. It isnโt the sort of thing you just drop into casual conversation.โ โMaybe not, but theyโre your friends. They should know. And besides, theyโll just think it makes you more of a rock god, like that vampire Lester.โ โLestat,โ Simon said. โThat would be the vampire Lestat. And heโs fictional.
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