jace was leaning against the door frame, arms crossed, as he watched him work, or not work at the moment. he had offered to help, but he knew magnus preferred to do things on his own. he also wasn’t as clueless as people tended to think him. he knew that for a long time magnus kind of only tolerated him for alec’s sake. he wasn’t entirely sure if that had changed, but he had felt respect and trust towards magnus for a long time now, and he might also bet that the warlock didn’t know that, in turn. since recent developments, and making an effort to let more of himself show, jace had wanted him to know.
he frowned when magnus finally spoke. not because the words weren’t true, but because he didn’t feel they were the whole truth. he licked his lips and looked down, wondering if that was his answer towards magnus’s feelings towards HIM having changed or not. at the touch on his shoulder, he looked up again, surprised at how close magnus was, how he had to tip his chin up. it reminded him of talking to his parabatai. he felt his throat tighten as he went on, and smiled sideways when he finished. well, at least there was that. “i’ll be glad if you do. and. though i get it if that’s all there is on your side, it isn’t for me. you have earned my trust and respect, personally, a while ago now, magnus. i like you. more than because of alec. i like the kind of person you are, and i’m grateful, for everything you did for alec, yes, but also everything you’ve done for all of us, and me, specifically, when you really didn’t have to. so just know that whenever i offer something, company or help, that’s the place it’s coming from.” he stated firmly, hoping that was enough to convey how he felt.
he wasn‘t always very fond of jace , truth to be told , he was far too arrogant for his liking and maybe it was the pure fact that he reminded him so much of will that he did let himself like him either. always trying to play the hero , no matter how broken or hurt they were. both had the tendecy to rather kill themselves than let anyone they are close to get hurt. he appericate the fierce loyatly , but he had watched will almost get killed for it and it also almost happened to jace. and he knew without jace , alexander would probably die too. he wouldn‘t be the same and the last thing he wanted was to see the nephilim suffer.
his eyebrows furrowed together and he was quiet surprised by the emotional outburst the other showed. he usually kept things to himself , especially words of apperication , but he admired those words and a small grin perked up on the corner of his lips , as he pulled his hand back and let a sigh slip past his lips , as he slowly shook his head. „ forst most of my days i have been nothing but a toy to people. not because i let myself get pushed around ,but warlocks and their damn magic were more useful than any other downworlder. “ , he spoke with a sigh , before he glanced at the blond again. „ don‘t you think , i would have already thrown you out my door the minute you walked in , when i don‘t know what your true intentions are ? you have a heart of gold and yet you‘re so afraid to show it. “ , he spoke slowly and he turned around , before slowly shaking his head. „ it must be your herondale blood talking. “ , he teased , as his arms crossed and he turned around to face jace again. „ but i appericate it. a lot. the world is chaning and your words are quiet charming. just don‘t let alec hear that i said such a thing towards you .“
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