[ And because that all might need a little more explanation, Clary sends one last message: ]
Everyone in the Shadowhunter world had thought my dad and brother died in a fire before I was born. Apparently that's what my mom had told them. But when I remembered overhearing my mom and Luke talking about Valentine being my dad, is was assumed that he had escaped but my brother didn't. Turns out Valentine AND Jonathan escaped and went into hiding. Jace ended up at the Institute with Izzy and Alec's family after Valentine, or Michael as he was calling himself, faked his own death.
Still glad. [ Even if that was a lot of information to process. ] That's some story. No wonder you were upset about your mom the other day. [ Her situation was so much worse than Clary let on. ]
Yeah. It's... a lot. And that's not even all of it, I just tried to keep it to the brother-relevant stuff. My life got really crazy before I ended up here.
[ Don't even get her started on the alternate dimension/timeline/whatever she went into, or her choice to make Simon a vampire... ]
[ Clary nearly leaves it at that, as their feelings are probably unimportant, but she wants to tell Bellamy. She wants him to know everything about her, even the uncomfortable stuff. ]
It was a huge shock for both of us, not just because it changed everything we knew, but also because we were sort of together at the time. We never slept together, thankfully, but we had feelings for one another.
[ After that last message, Clary's quick to type another, suddenly realizing that perhaps telling Bellamy that wasn't such a good idea. She'd be weirded out hearing something like that (though living it is far, far worse). ]
God, I realize how horrible that sounds out loud. I really hope it doesn't change how you see me or anything; we really, genuinely had no idea.
[ She may not be as freaked out by Mia's existence now, but she's definitely panicking a little at the idea that she just fundamentally shifted Bellamy's perception of her. He's never given her reason to believe he'd just write her off because of something, but then this revelation isn't really the normal or expected sort. She certainly wouldn't blame him or anyone else for being grossed out by it or something. ]
AND DONE someday i'll just do one tag again in this thread but today is not that day
[ On the heels of her other revelation, Clary considers downplaying what she wants to happen to Valentine. But she doesn't want to lie to him, and honestly? If damage has already been done to them, she may as well go for broke. ]
There is, and sometimes I think that would be alright, to have him stuck there for the rest of his life. But most times it doesn't seem like enough, not after the pain and destruction he's already caused. And even if he did get locked up, I don't think that would be enough to stop him.
That's an awkward situation to be in. [ He doesn't want to think about it too much because he has a sibling and the thought of being in Clary's place with Octavia makes him feel ill, but all it sounds like is that Clary has the worst luck when it comes to relationships, not that she's sick in the head. ] If you didn't know, why would I think any less of you? It's unfortunate circumstances, that's all.
And if there are still feelings there, I'm not gonna judge you for that. I imagine it's hard to turn feelings off, even if you've learned something that ruins it all.
So if you lock Valentine up, you risk him escaping and hurting more people. If you execute him, he doesn't suffer for anything he's done, but at least it all ends.
Sometimes killing is the only option to protect your people.
[ Clary isn't really sure why she'd feared a negative reaction from him, though she wouldn't have blamed him for it. The whole thing leaves her feeling unsettled and, honestly, queasy at times, even if he's absolutely right about them not knowing. As for turning off feelings, well... It's hard to do that even when there's no world-shocking revelation but you still know it's a disaster waiting to happen. Like developing feelings for someone on an island fueled by sex. ]
You're a good guy, Bellamy Blake. But "unfortunate circumstances" might be downplaying it just a little.
[ Hey, look at that - Clary's officially panic-free enough to joke again. Though the first part she means whole-heartedly. ]
You know, before all of this happened, I don't think I would've understood a statement like that. But now...
[ She's not sure how she feels about her newfound understanding, though. ]
Anyway, that's the story of my newly discovered brother. Thanks for distracting me, and for letting me freak out about Mia. I hope I didn't worry you too much.
Sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound like it's no big deal. Obviously it is, but it doesn't change how I see you. That's all I meant.
[ Not a lot of people would probably share a story like hers with someone. It probably says a lot about how much she must trust him. ]
You can freak out to me anytime Not that I want you freaking out on a regular basis. Hopefully this is the last crazy thing to happen in a while. [ Probably not though. ]
I'll swing by your place later if you don't wanna be left alone with your thoughts? Or if you want to be alone, that's okay too.
No, I know that, I was just teasing. [ Clearly her teasing skills are not up to par today, though. ] But I'm glad. Really glad, because dealing with this place would suck without you having my back.
Company would definitely be appreciated. [ Were it anyone other than Bellamy offering, she'd probably turn them down but it would take a lot more than this for her to not want him around. ] Plus you being there will make it a lot easier to convince my brain that I'm real if I start doubting it again.
[ Clary may not be quite back to herself enough to be flirty like she usually is, but she's also not freaked out enough to be unable to catch his drift. ]
I don't doubt it.
Feel free to head over whenever you want; I'm on my way back right now.
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i was right, 3/3.
Everyone in the Shadowhunter world had thought my dad and brother died in a fire before I was born. Apparently that's what my mom had told them. But when I remembered overhearing my mom and Luke talking about Valentine being my dad, is was assumed that he had escaped but my brother didn't. Turns out Valentine AND Jonathan escaped and went into hiding. Jace ended up at the Institute with Izzy and Alec's family after Valentine, or Michael as he was calling himself, faked his own death.
Still glad you asked for the long version?
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done!
What do you want to happen to him, when he's caught? Is there some kind of magical prison for people like him?
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[ Don't even get her started on the alternate dimension/timeline/whatever she went into, or her choice to make Simon a vampire... ]
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[ Clary nearly leaves it at that, as their feelings are probably unimportant, but she wants to tell Bellamy. She wants him to know everything about her, even the uncomfortable stuff. ]
It was a huge shock for both of us, not just because it changed everything we knew, but also because we were sort of together at the time. We never slept together, thankfully, but we had feelings for one another.
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God, I realize how horrible that sounds out loud. I really hope it doesn't change how you see me or anything; we really, genuinely had no idea.
[ She may not be as freaked out by Mia's existence now, but she's definitely panicking a little at the idea that she just fundamentally shifted Bellamy's perception of her. He's never given her reason to believe he'd just write her off because of something, but then this revelation isn't really the normal or expected sort. She certainly wouldn't blame him or anyone else for being grossed out by it or something. ]
AND DONE someday i'll just do one tag again in this thread but today is not that day
There is, and sometimes I think that would be alright, to have him stuck there for the rest of his life. But most times it doesn't seem like enough, not after the pain and destruction he's already caused. And even if he did get locked up, I don't think that would be enough to stop him.
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Sometimes killing is the only option to protect your people.
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You're a good guy, Bellamy Blake. But "unfortunate circumstances" might be downplaying it just a little.
[ Hey, look at that - Clary's officially panic-free enough to joke again. Though the first part she means whole-heartedly. ]
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[ She's not sure how she feels about her newfound understanding, though. ]
Anyway, that's the story of my newly discovered brother. Thanks for distracting me, and for letting me freak out about Mia. I hope I didn't worry you too much.
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[ Not a lot of people would probably share a story like hers with someone. It probably says a lot about how much she must trust him. ]
You can freak out to me anytime Not that I want you freaking out on a regular basis. Hopefully this is the last crazy thing to happen in a while. [ Probably not though. ]
I'll swing by your place later if you don't wanna be left alone with your thoughts? Or if you want to be alone, that's okay too.
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Company would definitely be appreciated. [ Were it anyone other than Bellamy offering, she'd probably turn them down but it would take a lot more than this for her to not want him around. ] Plus you being there will make it a lot easier to convince my brain that I'm real if I start doubting it again.
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[ Spoiler: it involves kisses. ]
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I don't doubt it.
Feel free to head over whenever you want; I'm on my way back right now.
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In the meantime, just remember you're strong and you can overcome anything.
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Thanks, Bellamy. For everything.
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I'm not doing anything you wouldn't do for me.
But if you insist on thanking me, you're welcome. [ He's sure she'll return the favor somehow. ]
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I really hope this situation in particular is never reversed. One of us having a look-a-like is bad enough. But if it is, I'm here for you.
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[ Sounds like a nightmare. ]
I'm pretty fond of your hair as it is.
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[ If anyone were to notice that difference right away, it'd be him. ]
That's good because I don't have any plans to change it anytime soon.
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[ Like they aren't one of his favorite things about her appearance... ]
You've jinxed yourself now. You'll end up with pink hair tomorrow, courtesy of the robots.
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God, I hope not. Though pink hair would be way better than another clone.
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