City of Ashes Quotes

Magnus Bane: I would help you. But I can’t. Stripping the protection wards off the ship was bad enough—it’s a strong, strong enchantment, demon-based—but when you fell, I had to put a fast spell on the truck so it wouldn’t sink when I lost consciousness. And I will lose consciousness, Alec. It’s just a matter of time. I didn’t want you to drown. The enchantment should hold enough for you to get the truck back to land.

Alec Lightwood: I—didn’t realize. Take my hands. And take my strength too. Whatever of it you can use to—to keep yourself going.

Magnus Bane: I thought you had to get back to the ship.

Alec Lightwood: I have to fight. But that’s what you’re doing, isn’t it? You’re part of the fight just as much as the Shadowhunters on the ship— and I know you can take some of my strength, I’ve heard of warlocks doing that—so I’m offering. Take it. It’s yours.

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Quote from The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes | Magnus Bane: I would help you. But I can't. Stripping the protection wards off the ship was bad enough—it's a strong, strong enchantment, demon-based—but when you fell, I had to put a fast spell on the truck so it wouldn't sink when I lost consciousness. And I will lose consciousness, Alec. It's just a matter of time. I didn't want you to drown. The enchantment should hold enough for you to get the truck back to land. Alec Lightwood: I—didn't realize. Take my hands. And take my strength too. Whatever of it you can use to—to keep yourself going. Magnus Bane: I thought you had to get back to the ship. Alec Lightwood: I have to fight. But that's what you're doing, isn't it? You're part of the fight just as much as the Shadowhunters on the ship— and I know you can take some of my strength, I've heard of warlocks doing that—so I'm offering. Take it. It's yours.

(Alec gets Clary’s new Fearless rune…)

Alec Lightwood: Mother. Father. There’s something I have to tell you. I’m seeing someone.

Robert Lightwood: Alec, this is hardly the time.

Alec Lightwood: Yes, it is. This is important. You see, I’m not just seeing anyone. I’m seeing a Downworlder. In fact, I’m seeing a war…

(Magnus stops him with a spell, no one notices…)

Maryse Lightwood: Alec!

Alec Lightwood: Wha—what—why am I on the floor?

Izzy Lightwood: That’s a good question. What was that?

Alec Lightwood: What was what? Wait—did I say anything? Before I passed out, I mean.

Jace Herondale: You know how we were wondering if that thing Clary did would work or not? It works all right.

Alec Lightwood: What did I say?

Robert Lightwood: You said you were seeing someone. Though you weren’t clear as to why that was important.

Alec Lightwood: It’s not. I mean, I’m not seeing anyone. And it’s not important. Or it wouldn’t be if I was seeing someone, which I’m not.

Magnus Bane: Alec’s been delirious. Side effect of some demon toxins. Most unfortunate, but he’ll be fine soon.

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Quote from The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes | (Alec gets Clary's new Fearless rune...) Alec Lightwood: Mother. Father. There's something I have to tell you. I'm seeing someone. Robert Lightwood: Alec, this is hardly the time. Alec Lightwood: Yes, it is. This is important. You see, I'm not just seeing anyone. I'm seeing a Downworlder. In fact, I'm seeing a war... (Magnus stops him with a spell, no one notices...) Maryse Lightwood: Alec! Alec Lightwood: Wha—what—why am I on the floor? Izzy Lightwood: That's a good question. What was that? Alec Lightwood: What was what? Wait—did I say anything? Before I passed out, I mean. Jace Herondale: You know how we were wondering if that thing Clary did would work or not? It works all right. Alec Lightwood: What did I say? Robert Lightwood: You said you were seeing someone. Though you weren't clear as to why that was important. Alec Lightwood: It's not. I mean, I'm not seeing anyone. And it's not important. Or it wouldn't be if I was seeing someone, which I'm not. Magnus Bane: Alec's been delirious. Side effect of some demon toxins. Most unfortunate, but he'll be fine soon.

Clary Fairchild: You’re charging us? But Luke is a friend!

Magnus Bane: Not a friend of mine. I met him only on the few occasions when your mother brought him along when your memory spells were being refreshed. Did you think I was helping you out of the goodness of my heart? Or am I just the only warlock you happen to know?

Jace Herondale: No, but you are the only warlock we know who happens to be dating a friend of ours.

Alec Lightwood: Why would you say something like that?

Jace Herondale: Something like what?

Alec Lightwood: That I’m dating—that we’re—it’s not true.

Jace Herondale: I didn’t say he was dating you, but funny that you knew just what I meant, isn’t it?

Alec Lightwood: We’re not dating.

Magnus Bane: Oh? So you’re just that friendly with everybody, is that it?

Alec Lightwood: Magnus…

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Quote from The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes | Clary Fairchild: You're charging us? But Luke is a friend! Magnus Bane: Not a friend of mine. I met him only on the few occasions when your mother brought him along when your memory spells were being refreshed. Did you think I was helping you out of the goodness of my heart? Or am I just the only warlock you happen to know? Jace Herondale: No, but you are the only warlock we know who happens to be dating a friend of ours. Alec Lightwood: Why would you say something like that? Jace Herondale: Something like what? Alec Lightwood: That I'm dating—that we're—it's not true. Jace Herondale: I didn't say he was dating you, but funny that you knew just what I meant, isn't it? Alec Lightwood: We're not dating. Magnus Bane: Oh? So you're just that friendly with everybody, is that it? Alec Lightwood: Magnus...

The Mortal Instruments Quotes

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Title:City of Ashes
SeriesThe Mortal Instruments (Book #2)
Author:Cassandra Clare
Genres:Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction
Release Date:March 25, 2008

Synopsis / Summary

Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what’s normal when you’re a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who’s becoming more than a friend. But the Shadowhunting world isn’t ready to let her go — especially her handsome, infuriating, newfound brother, Jace. And Clary’s only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil — and also her father. (goodreads)

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Characters / Cast

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A-Z List of Characters

Character
Alec Lightwood
Asmodeus
Camille Belcourt
Catarina Loss
Clary Fray
Elaine Lewis
Hodge Starkweather
Imogen Herondale
Isabelle Lightwood
Jace Wayland
Jem Carstairs
Jocelyn Fray
Luke Garroway
Magnus Bane
Maia Roberts
Maryse Lightwood
Raphael Santiago
Sebastian Morgenstern
Seelie Queen
Simon Lewis
Valentine Morgenstern

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