Black metal Quote by Cassandra Clare
““Jace?" "Yeah?" "How did you know I had Shadowhunter blood? Was there some way you could tell?" The elevator arrived with a final groan. Jace unlatched the gate and slid it open. The inside reminded Clary of a birdcage, all black metal and decorative bits of gilt. "I guessed," he said, latching the door behind them. "It seemed like the most likely explanation." "You guessed? You must have been pretty sure, considering you could have killed me." He pressed a button in the wall, and the elevator lurched into action with a vibrating groan that she felt all through the bones in her feet. "I was ninety percent sure." "I see," Clary said. There must have been something in her voice, because he turned to look at her. Her hand cracked across his face, a slap that rocked him back on his heels. He put a hand to his cheek, more in surprise than pain. "What the hell was that for?" The other ten percent," she said, and they rode the rest of the way down to the street in silence.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mortal Instruments series, The Shadowhunter's Codex, 2009
Clary and Jace discuss how Jace can sense her Shadowhunter lineage, showing trust and tension in their relationship.
In simple terms: Jace knows Clary’s blood and they argue about certainty.
Trust intuition, but verify.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- investigating lineage
- confronting secrets
- handling conflict
- navigating supernatural worlds
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust instincts over evidence?
- How do you handle sudden revelations?
Assuming certainty can lead to conflict.