And as for the Lightwoods," Simon said, "it's not that I like them that much. I mean, I like Isabelle, and I sort of like Alec and Jace, too. But there's this girl. And Jace is her brother." When Samuel replied, he sounded, for the first time genuinely amused. "Isn't there always a girl.
Cassandra ClareJace slammed his hand down on the stele. โClary-โ โShe said she doesnโt want it,โ said Simon. โHa-ha.โ โHa-ha?โ Jace looked incredulous. โThatโs your comeback?
Cassandra ClareIzzy," said Jace, as they neared the pond, and she jumped up and spun around. Her smile was dazzling. "Jace!" She flew at him and hugged him. Now that was the way sisters were supposed to act, Clary thought. Not all stiff and weird and peculiar, but happy and loving. 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." "I'm fine." Clary abandoned the attempt. "Are you sure? You looked sort ofโฆ contorted.
Cassandra ClareThere was a brief pause for them to evaluate the full horror of the situation. Magnus. personally, was in horror up to his elbows.
Cassandra ClareIf I might make a suggestion,โ said Will. โAbout twenty paces behind us, in the Council room, is Benedict. If youโd like to go back in there and try kicking him, I recommend aiming upward and a bit to the leftโ
Cassandra ClareDo you want to go back to Vienna?โ he said. Alec didnโt answer, just stared into space. โOr we could go somewhere else,โ said Magnus. โAnywhere you want. Thailand, South Carolina, Brazil, Peru โ Oh, wait, no, Iโm banned from Peru. Iโd forgotten about that. Itโs a long story, but amusing if you want to hear it.
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