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[stelecharm]

I return home for a few days and walk back into a war zone. I'm getting the feeling that I've missed something important.


( Private || Clary, Mae, & Jem )
Is everyone all right?


[ OOC: Re-intro! He's been gone about five days, give or take. ]

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[skintoskin]

[Mostly, Neil sounds tired.]

Yeah, rebels unite!

And shits fallin' from the sky.

[stelecharm]

I'd say I'm sorry that I missed it, but I'd be lying.

[skintoskin]

Who would miss this shit?

So, you remembered being here when you were... there?

[stelecharm]

Yeah, I did, actually, and I was as surprised as you sound.

People aren't known for remembering it if they come back, are they?

[skintoskin]

That's fucked up. Why?

I don't think so.

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[steleheart]

where are you?

[ At first she hadn't noticed. Jace keeps himself to himself here and she'd thought maybe he was off learning the lay of the land or something equally part of the super secret shadowhunter club. Then she'd started to panic. He hadn't come back even with everything that had gone on in the City.

Seeing his words on the network now closes up her throat, her fingers shaking as she texts back. ]

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[stelecharm]

in the middle of the city. are you at the apartment?

[ She was there, in Brooklyn, as if nothing had happened, but she didn't remember, and as much as he was thankful to know she was safe and well with everything else has they left it, he knew there was a version of her still in the City, alone, the one who was in time with him, his Clary. He never thought he'd be so relieved to be back here, but he is, if not worried. ]

how long was i gone? i didn't think it was long, but looking around, i'm starting to rethink that theory.

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[steleheart]

a week. i am. i'm coming to find you.

[ She grabs her coat immediately, shrugs it on before she's heading out. As much as she needs to speak with him, text messages aren't what she wants and so they're short and brusque. Instead all of her energy goes into taking the stairs two at a time and bursting out into the street. ]

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[stelecharm]

not if I find you first.

[ He's already moving, heading towards the apartment, legs going faster now he knows she's definitely coming from that direction, and when she comes into view, he hesitates, just for a moment, to look on and take her in, a smile slowly pulling at his lips that's just for her. A few long, enthusiastic strides and he's right there, in front of her, pulling her into his arms. ]

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[steleheart]

Jace.

[ Her fingers bury into his shoulders, face pressed against his chest even though she wants to look at him too. This moment is needed though, Clary on her tiptoes to hug him back, to will away the tears that she hadn't shed while he was gone because she couldn't. ]

I thought -. [ Mumbled, unhappy. ] I thought I'd be stuck here without you.

[stelecharm]

I couldn't stay away.

[ It's intended to be lightly sarcastic, but it ends up sounding pathetic; he knows he would have tried to find a way back here to her if he hadn't been brought back. ] It looks like I got back just in time.

[steleheart]

I don't know what's happening, but it looks serious.

[ She lifts back slightly to get a good look at his face, her hands cupping his cheeks. ] They're talking about revolution and chaos and everyone is literally going out of their minds.

[brobeforehos]

You're back!!!!

[stelecharm]

Am I? I hadn't noticed.

[ He's grinning, Mae, grinning, and he's taking that as a sign she's in good health. ]

Did you miss me?

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[brobeforehos]

Did I m-

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[brobeforehos]

I haven't heard anyone offer 'kill it' as a solution to everything lately, so I'd say that yes.

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[stelecharm]

[ He's as close to beaming as Jace will ever get, angelic-looking yet arrogantly smug. ]

I knew I'd grow on you sooner or later. [ Almost hopeful, because, hell, there's enough destruction around him. ] Is there anything to kill?

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[brobeforehos]

More than usual, anyway. Don't get a big head though.

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[stelecharm]

Some people are under the impression I've already got one.

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[brobeforehos]

Well, a bigger one - I'm one of said people.

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[stelecharm]

I knew I could count on you, but the ego is part of my charm, ask anyone.

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[brobeforehos]

If you say so.

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[stelecharm]

I do. [ Have the smuggest, cock-sure grin to go with this statement. ]

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[brobeforehos]

So I suppose it's an inseparable bond, between you and your ego.

[butweneedyou]

We hoped it would not come to war.

[stelecharm]

I'm probably going to regret asking, but what were you hoping for?

[butweneedyou]

A peaceable transition.

[stelecharm]

And what, exactly, is this transition you're aiming for? I've definitely missed a few things.

[butweneedyou]

We want you to have the power.

[stelecharm]

I have always fancied myself with a little power. But what about you, what do you get out of this?

[butweneedyou]

We don't like tyranny.

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[pinokosthewife]

CHAOSH. ANAWACHYYYYY!!

[She flails pathetically, before hiding behind her pillows on the bed.] Things are looking pretty bad.

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[stelecharm]

[ He looks bemused at the flailing and panic, but she's kind of adorable. ]

They really don't look good. [ Because he's helpful like that. ] What happened, do you know?

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[pinokosthewife]

It's all political stuff Pinoko doesn't really understand... shomething about a losh of balance in power, shtuff like that. We're on the verge of a war, poshibly! [She bites her lip in worry, then blinks, and smiles.]

Do you think you could do shomething about it?!

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[stelecharm]

I should have known it had something to do with power. [ It's always about power, and he has experience. ]

I don't doubt that I will, but I couldn't tell you what that is yet. Do you have someone to keep you safe if it does come to a fight?

[hexuality]

Never a dull day in the City.

Hello, Jace.

[stelecharm]

I don't know, sometimes I think there could be a little more excitement.

[ With a slow smirk; he's pleased to see her face again after thinking he might not get to. ] Hello, Ginny.

[hexuality]

Be careful what you wish for, mate. With what’s being happening in the City lately, I’d rather things were boring.

[stelecharm]

I'm starting to get that. I can't turn my back for five minutes without everyone getting the party going without me.

[hexuality]

Well, what do you expect in a place like this?

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[silvering]

I am unimpressed with proceedings but I am alright.

[stelecharm]

I'm glad you're all right. What's been happening? I'm getting the feeling it's something I should know about.

[silvering]

People are stirring up trouble with the resident deities. Artwork has appeared and at least one deity or deity sympathiser has taken a great exception to it.

[stelecharm]

And here I was thinking I was joking about the war zone comment, but I wasn't that far off the mark. Let me guess, we're supposed to take sides and help them fight to the death?

[silvering]

Yes. There is one additional benefit. IF we fight with the rebels they can send us home properly.

[stelecharm]

And do you believe them?