silverwilled.
❛ you mean, since i KISSED magnus bane at our wedding ? ❜ lips slowly lifting upwards in response to hers. PLAYFULLY almost are his words, which is something of a rarity in itself unless the lightwood is interacting with those he’s comfortable with ( lydia certainly being among those select few now, ) yet they are GENTLY spoken. for a sliver of regret still remains as he enters the room, feet stopping JUST before the edge of the bed, gaze resting upon the other. he is BEYOND grateful for lydia’s understanding, her willingness to throw aside her own happiness for the sake of his, wishing him only the best even if it meant GIVING UP her own dreams once again, a fact he does NOT take lightly. he owes her so much.
& he had meant to check in on her sooner, the LAST TIME they had talked being shortly after she’d been moved to the infirmary. but with having to EXPLAIN to his parents all of what transpired, the MORTAL CUP now in valentine’s possession, attempting to get jace back, ( there’s a massive hole INSIDE him from the absence of his parabatai, his brother, & he still HASN’T been able to feel him much since the weakening of their bond, ) things had been too CHAOTIC for him to get away for even a brief moment. & the only REASON he’d been able to sneak in a visit now is due to isabelle offering to take HIS place in another one of the multitude of meetings they’ve had SINCE this entire thing unfolded days ago. ❛ to be honest… i, uh, i REALLY don’t know yet… & as for everything else going on. ❜
❛ well, things aren’t looking too good. but how are YOU ? ❜
the playful response brings soft laughter to the surface, melodious as church bells ; ringing clear and pure in to the otherwise still silence. ❛ yes, that’s EXACTLY what i mean. ❜ she responds, shaking her head ever slightly before looking back up to alec. her gaze, so often frigid, is warm as it rests u p o n him - trailing along his features before it drops once again. she can practically feel his guilt, radiating off of him in waves, over everything that had TRANSPIRED. she wishes she could continue telling him it was okay, but something tells her he w o u l d n ‘ t heed her words and promises even if she tried.
brows raise and she’s quick to react, leaning TOWARD alec with a sudden urgency. was he alright? isabelle? did something happen to jace, to clary - - ? she takes in a quick inhale before she forces herself to calm, tapping her fingers upon the bed. ❛ i’m alright. nothing i can’t get over. ❜ she responds, waving off his worry with a reassuring smile before she s o b e r s twice as quick. ❛ what happened? are you alright? ❜ her inquiry is rapid, desperate: she’s somewhat embarrassed, but she’s been TRAPPED in this room, unable to do much, so the thought of things going wrong is ever more terrifying to her. ❛ did something happen to isabelle? or- or any of your family, truly? ❜








