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“I'll go with you," Alec said, looking at Isabelle and Simon with suspicious eyes. "If you must," said Isabelle with exaggerated indifference. "I should warn you we'll be making out in the dark. Big, sloppy make-outage." Simon looked startled. "We are -" he began, but Isabelle stomped on his toe…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““I'll go with you," Alec said, looking at Isabelle and Simon with suspicious eyes. "If you must," said Isabelle with exaggerated indifference. "I should warn you we'll be making out in the dark. Big, sloppy make-outage." Simon looked startled. "We are -" he began, but Isabelle stomped on his toe, and he quieted. "Make-outage?" said Clary. "Is that a word?" Alec looked ill. "I suppose I could stay here.””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Princess, 2013

Characters display flirtatious banter and tension, revealing underlying suspicion and desire.

In simple terms: Playful dialogue shows attraction and mistrust.

Key Takeaway

Read subtext to understand character dynamics.

Themes

romance trust communication

Mood

lighthearted tense

Type

dialogue dramatic

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendship
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

courtship suspicion playfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the teasing reveal about their relationships?
  • How does suspicion affect intimacy?
A Different Perspective

Flirtation can mask deeper anxieties.

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