Quote by Cassandra Clare
Gideon Lightwood said he was at the Institute in Madrid. What on earth was he doing there?''Faffing about, most likely', said Will.
Summary
In this quote from the book, one character, Gideon Lightwood, claims to be at the Institute in Madrid, leading the speaker, Will, to wonder why. Will's response, "Faffing about, most likely," suggests that he believes Gideon to be idling, wasting time, or engaging in frivolous activities. Will's remark implies skepticism or a lack of seriousness regarding Gideon's stated reason for being in Madrid, reflecting a casual and possibly cheeky attitude.