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 ClareI thought you two might be up against it. Benedict Lightwoodโs parties have a reputation for danger. When I heard you were hereโโ โWeโre well equipped to handle danger,โ Tessa said. Magnus eyed her bosom openly. โI can see that,โ he said. "Armed to the teeth, as it were.
Cassandra ClareThat's another thing," she said. "You no longer need other people in your life once you have found your true love. No wonder Magnus feels he cannot open up to you, when you rely so heavily upon these other people. When love is true, you should meet each other people. When love is true, you should meet each other's every desire, every need - A re you listening, young A lexander? For my advice is precious, and not given often.
Cassandra Clare"He picks up his dates in a van? No wonder heโs such a hit with the ladies." - Jace about Simon
Cassandra ClareSimon stepped between them. โIโm not going to let you fight with each other.โ โAnd what are you going to do about it if . . . Oh.โ Jace's gaze trailed up to Simonโs forehead, and he grinned reluctantly. โ So basically youโre threatening to turn me into something you can sprinkle on popcorn if I donโt do what you say?
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