I was alive when the Dead Sea was just a lake that was feeling a little poorly.

Warlock,” he said. “I know who you are.”
Magnus raised his eyebrows. “You do?”
“Magnus Bane. Destroyer of the demon Marabas. Son of—”
“Now,” said Magnus, quickly. “There’s no need to go into all of that.”
“But there is.” The demon sounded reasonable, even amused. “If it is infernal assistance you require, why not summon your father?”
Alec looked at Magnus with his mouth open.

Magnus, you were trying to flirt with your own plate."

"I'm a very open-minded sort of fellow!

To them, as to Magnus, time was like rain, glittering as it fell, changing the world, but something that could also be taken for granted.

Black hair and blue eyes are my favorite combination.

Magnus gazed dreamily in his direction. "You should leave him here. I could hang hats on him and things.