"Well, that's a positive," Flick said, pushing himself to his feet and standing on his chair.

"Attention, may I have your attention!" Flick said, raising his voice above the din of the people in Taki's. "Please direct all of your attention over here and towards me and the Shadowhunter currently at my table."

He pointed down at Isabelle. "Everyone see her? Everyone listening? Great! Because if you touch her or look at her or think about her, I will take this knife -- " He held it high and smiled. " -- and I will stab you in the eye."