Aurelien

“I’m not gay,” said Raphael. “I’m not straight. I’m not interested.” “Your sexuality is ‘not interested’?” Alec asked curiously. Raphael said, “That’s right.”
― Cassandra Clare, The Red Scrolls of Magic

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”
― William W. Purkey

“I’ve changed my mind,” Catarina announced. She put her arm around Alec’s neck and gave him a kiss on the cheek. “I like you.”
“Oh,” said Alec, looking baffled. “Thanks.”
“Please take care of Magnus,” Catarina added.
“I try,” said Alec.
Catarina gave Magnus a delighted look over Alec’s shoulder. “At last,” she murmured. “A keeper.”
“Can we get out of the collapsing building now?” said Magnus crossly, though he was secretly pleased.”
― Cassandra Clare, The Red Scrolls of Magic

“Yes,” Magnus said. “About that. I deeply appreciate you saving my life. I’m very attached to my life. However, if it comes to a choice between your life and mine, Alec, remember I have already lived a very long time.”
― Cassandra Clare, The Red Scrolls of Magic