“Caliph Vathek and his dark horde
Are bound for Hell, you won’t be bored!
Your faith in me will be restored—
Unless this token you find untoward
And my poor gift you have ignored.”

—  Cassandra Clare , book Clockwork Prince

Source: Clockwork Prince

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