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. ]

[ After being here in the City this long, Jace thinks he should probably put in the effort to check out of the window for anything unusual when everything else inside passes for normal, but he's clearly living on the edge. It's his turn to do a breakfast run, the shopping still in need of doing, to discover that, well, where the roads should be are mass amounts of water running up and down the streets instead.

He admits, it both surprises and confuses him at first, but not for long; he's used to eventful days.

When he appears on the screen, Jace is crouching down by the side of one of the walkways, peering over the edge to try and see the bottom, or, erring on the side of caution, anything that might be moving around between there and the surface laying in wait. ]

Not that there's any chance of it ever happening to me, but if someone was to say, I don't know, fall into these murky depths, does anyone know if there's anything waiting down there to pounce? [ Thoughtfully, and with a devious little look. ] You never know, someone could happen to have an accident.

[ Private || Clary. ]

Drag yourself out of bed, there's been a change of plan. And if Mae's up, bring her along.

[ It's the first time addressing the network properly, and Jace appears on the screen radiating confidence, a charming smile in place. ]

So, if someone happened to be looking for, say, oh, I don't know, weapons to do some training with, where would their best bet be in finding them around here?

[ A tall, blond teenage boy appears right beside the fountain, and it's a close call that he doesn't end up emerged in the water, stumbling away from it as he tries to regain his balance, somehow still as graceful as ever, and takes in his surroundings.

He thinks about removing the stele from his pocket, drawing runes upon his flesh to help him fight, but he decides against; if he looks beyond the fact he's been kidnapped, standing in the middle of a city he doesn't recognise, he doesn't sense any threat here. And there's always the blades holstered around his waist if he needs them.

The weight in his pocket wasn't there before, isn't one he's familiar with, but before he can take whatever it is out, he's being approached by a stranger who feels the need to kiss him, and worse still, that he suddenly finds himself wanting to kiss back.

Clary, he thinks, panicked, eyes darting around in case she's here, too, lost somewhere, alone, and with who knows what waiting for her out there. I need to find Clary.

Finally pulling out the device, he switches it on, figures it out enough to get a video feed going. ]

So, does someone want to tell me what's going on? I'm not really in the mood for guessing games. And what's with all the tongue action I'm getting here? I know I'm attractive, but it's not the welcome I'd choose.

Well yesterday was just fascinating. It looked like those pathetic excuses for conventions that the idiots of the world attend in order to grasp the illusion of being popular.

[He sighs and shakes his head.]

How anyone can tolerate such a thing is beyond me. All I've ever seen of it is a bunch of smelly teenagers dressed in colorful costumes typically made from whatever they have on their floors.

It's pathetic. Really it is.

[Jace grins at the camera and it's very obvious that he's completely shirtless. Of course, he's completely naked too but he's sparing people that.

For now.]

You know, City. If you wanted to see me naked, you really only had to ask. I would have gladly revealed this perfection to you.

The blood of angels does make for stunning people, after all.

Lu, I think now would be a good time to say that you love me.

[He grins and shows off the waves rolling onto white sand behind him. However, he refuses to show anything else to the camera.]

If you want to know why then you have to meet me at the entrance to the beach.

[As for the rest of you.]

Anyone else can find out about this location after Lu does. I just don't happen to like any of you as much as her.

[Jace appears to be on his couch at Lucy's shop. Naturally he is shirtless because the job requirements say he needs to be.]

I think that there is a curse going around today. I don't think I've ever had this many hugs on the job in one day before.

Typically it's look and don't touch, after all.

[Dear City. You are being treated to the sight of a shirtless Jace sitting in a pool of hot water. There are black tattoos all over his torso that look very much like runes and happen to be in the language of the angels.]

Now this is the kind of curse we should have more often. It's been far too long since I've gone to a hot spring and just enjoying the hot water. Of course, any excuse to be completely naked is welcome in my book.

[He grins.]

Wouldn't you agree?

If I never have to see an asexual powder puff again, it will be far too soon. Those things lost their endearing quality around the time they started to invade the kitchen.

[Jace sighs and shakes his head.]

Really. In what universe could something like that possibly be a good idea without the natural predators around? Assuming they have natural predators, of course.

Lu, I'm expecting you to report in right now. It looks like our tasteless killer with a flare for Shakespeare has struck again and I would prefer to know that you're not Ophelia or the dear queen.

Better yet, anyone who has seen Lucy should tell me. I'll even be kind enough to leave out witty quips about your person in exchange for information.

[Jace is currently at the beach sprawled out in the sand. He knows his device is only showing his profile but really doesn't give a damn.]

So apparently you thought it was a good time to up and leave, Du. Wonderful. Good for you.

[He tosses a rock up into the air and catches it.]

Nice to know that it's still so easy for people to just leave this place. Thank you so much for that pleasant little reminder, City. I truly appreciated it far more than words could ever express.

[Sitting up, he shakes sand from his hair. He doesn't have separation issues. Nope...none at all.]

I think it's time that I departed for awhile too. You know what? I think I'll give it a try.

[Grabbing his device, he smirks darkly.]

Farewell, dear City. I think I will be leaving you all for a bit.

[And he throws his device out into the water.]



[ooc: It should be noted that Jace hasn't gone anywhere. He's just being a child and will be replying to messages he gets once the City gives him his device back. You're still stuck with the brat, City. Enjoy.]

Dear City,

I would like to take this opportunity to offer you all just a little bit of advice. There is no need to be concerned about the validity of this since I can assure you that it is all very worthwhile should you decide to pay attention as you should. Now, shall we begin?

Watch out for angels. You heard me...angels. Though they may seem to be the wonderful guardians of good and righteousness, they are actually rather selfish beings that can manipulate our lives on a whim. Life and death are mere words to in their lives, not at all as vastly important as they are to humanity. We are tools in their battle though they claim that they desire to protect us.

I know that this information can be shocking to some but you should pay attention.

Of course, it's your own problem if you don't, I suppose. It's not like it's my problem.

Sincerely,
J

[ooc: Jace is so very cursed.]

[Jace frowns as he studies a candy heart between his fingers.]

You know, these things really taste rather vile. I don't see how anyone could actually enjoy the flavor of sweet chalk in their mouths. It isn't as if that's the most pleasant flavor someone could come across.

That said... [He smirks and tosses the candy up in the air so he can catch it again.]

I did eat a couple that are interesting. Like one involving a William Herondale and a Tessa Gray. That one was definitely an entertainment that I'd watch again.

Though, Du? We should talk about the one that I saw about you.

[Jace smirks at the camera before showing that he's completely shirtless.

( See? )

His entire torso is covered in black Marks. He's more than happy to show them off too.]

You know, if you all wanted to see me shirtless, you only had to ask. It's one of my outfits of choice, after all. Not that surprising since I really do look this amazing.

So who wants to give me their approval first?