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.
[ He's surprised he's not more turned on by a blonde clone and the thought of a brunette triplet. It probably shows how deep his feelings for Clary go. ]
Stop thinking about clones. Think about the night we met in person. Our first dance.
[ The memory is definitely a good distraction (and something she looks on far more fondly than she probably ought to) and something she admittedly thinks of fairly often. ]
Okay, I can do that.
I'll leave the door unlocked for you. See you soon.
[ She has to actually refrain from telling him to hurry. There's no danger, no immediate threat so he can take his time, she's just anxious to see 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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Stop thinking about clones. Think about the night we met in person. Our first dance.
Keep thinking about that until you see me. Okay?
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Okay, I can do that.
I'll leave the door unlocked for you. See you soon.
[ She has to actually refrain from telling him to hurry. There's no danger, no immediate threat so he can take his time, she's just anxious to see him. ]