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“He took a deep breath. “We came here to train, and we should train. If we just spend all the time we’re supposed to be training making out instead, they’ll quit letting me help train you at all.” “Aren’t they supposed to be hiring someone else to train me full-time anyway?” “Yes,” he said, getting…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““He took a deep breath. “We came here to train, and we should train. If we just spend all the time we’re supposed to be training making out instead, they’ll quit letting me help train you at all.” “Aren’t they supposed to be hiring someone else to train me full-time anyway?” “Yes,” he said, getting up and pulling her to her feet along with him, “and I’m worried that if you get into the habit of making out with your instructors, you’ll wind up making out with him, too.” “Don’t be sexist. They could find me a female instructor.” “In that case you have my permission to make out with her, as long as I can watch.” “Nice.” Clary grinned, bending down to fold up the blanket they’d brought to sit on. “You’re just worried they’ll hire a male instructor and he’ll be hotter than you.” Jace’s eyebrows went up. “Hotter than me?” “It could happen,” Clary said. “You know, theoretically.” “Theoretically the planet could suddenly crack in half, leaving me on one side and you on the other side, forever and tragically parted, but I’m not worried about that, either. Some things,” Jace said, with his customary crooked smile, “are just too unlikely to dwell upon.””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Mortal Instruments, City of Bones, 2007

A mentor warns against romantic distractions that could undermine training and professionalism, highlighting power dynamics and gender expectations.

In simple terms: Focus on training, avoid romance with instructors.

Key Takeaway

Maintain boundaries and professionalism.

Themes

training relationships power dynamics gender expectations

Mood

concerned lighthearted playful

Type

advice dialogue fictional

When to use this quote

  • military training
  • dance studios
  • academic labs
  • sports teams
  • acting classes

Key Concepts

professionalism boundaries mentor‑mentee dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance mentorship with personal attraction?
  • What policies can prevent abuse of power?
A Different Perspective

Romantic involvement may still occur despite rules, causing tension.

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