[ Among the things going over Jace's head: that reference, and whatever the hell 'raknar' is. ]

Simon?

[ Figures. There's a slight edge to his voice when he says: ]

What rule? I don't know what you're talking about. [ That's par for the course. The other thing, though. ] Anyway I'm not looking to relax. Training is important. None of us know what we're facing next, and shouldn't you of all people want to practice?

[ You, the new vampire, who has power you don't yet know how to control. He's just saying. ]