Teenagers," said Luke, as if it were the filthiest word he knew.

I have the benefit of experience which tells me that sulking solves nothing

He broke up with me."
"Because you weren't in love with him. That's an iffy proposition, and I think he's handling with grace. A lot of teenage boys would sulk, or lurk around under your window with a boom box."
"No one has a boom box anymore. That was the eighties.

There might simply be nothing going on that might activate it. Perhaps there isn't anything here that Alec is afraid of."
Magnus glanced at Alec and raised his eyebrows. "Boo."
Luke and Magnus, pg. 285

I don't think she doesn't believe she can die. I think, just like you always did, she believes there are things worth dying for.

It's your gift, to see the beauty and the horror in ordinary things. It doesn't make you crazy, just different.