This was Jace being brave. Simon thought, brave and snarky because he thought Lilith was going to kill him, and that was the way he wanted to go, unafraid and on his feet. Like a warrior. The way Shadowhunters did. His death song would always be this-jokes and snideness and pretend arrogance, and that look in his eyes that said 'I'm better than you'. Simon just hadn't realized it before.
Cassandra ClareHe began it,โ Cecily said, jerking her chin at Will, though she knew it was pointless. Jem, Willโs parabatai, treated her with the distant sweet kindness reserved for the little sisters of oneโs friends, but he would always side with Will. Kindly, but firmly, he put Will above everything else in the world. Well, nearly everything.
Cassandra ClareDoubtless the lunatic asylums of the world are filled with unfortunate women who have failed to see my charms.
Cassandra ClareAnyway, 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
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