I didn't realize that the ice storm was a whole multi episode arc but I'm not complaining.
What is this Owen plot I'm genuinely so confused. Like ???. Did the show really need him to play the savior this badly? I didn't like this plot at all.
I said it before and I'll say it again Marjan is a freaking badass. I love her. Also they showed like one scene with her and Carlos and now I desperately need more of this duo!!
Grace freaking Ryder. I absolutely loved her calling Billy out! She let him hear it and how. Also the whole time her and Billy were trying to get to a hospital in my head I was like Judd is going to kill Billy for putting his wife through this.
Baby Ryder has arrived! Judd is now outnumbered and I have a feeling he'll absolutely love the fact that they have a mini Grace.
TK!!! I get that they needed to put TK in serious danger for angst but I found it incredibly stupid that it didn't occur to Tommy or Nancy that TK might have hypothermia ESPECIALLY since they were so concerned about the kid getting it.
Also I was FULLY ready to hate on whatever explanation the show was going to come up with for the Tarlos break up but I CAN'T!!!
Their break up was sooo in character for both of them and it felt like something a real couple might go through. I also really appreciate that TK was able to acknowledge that what Carlos did was as problematic as it was sweet. And his whole disposition of being afraid because everything was too perfect, that shit is relatable af.
Carlos on the other hand, boy really needs to understand to respect TK's boundaries. This whole situation with the house feels very similar to season 1 when he had a whole date planned out without talking to TK about it first. Even back then they both had agreed on one thing together so Carlos shouldn't have just decided to change things up by himself and in 3x04 with the house he shouldn't have bought it without telling TK.
I absolutely LOVE the Tarlos scene that happens when TK wakes up. And I'm so happy they're back together. I feel like they're about to grow together throughout the rest of the season and I cannot wait to see it.
I was planning on making only 1 post summing up my thoughts after watching the whole season but I had waaay too many thoughts after the ice storm arc 😅
I'm invested in the show and the characters. Who are all likeable for the most part.
Judd Ryder has my whole ass heart. I want a Judd in my life! He has officially ruined all other men 😭😭
Grace is a freaking queen! Love love love Judd x Grace. I think 2x09 might be my favorite episode yet.
Rafael Silva is hot af. And a fantastic actor! I have a feeling there will be a lot more of Carlos in season 3 and 4.
I love TK. I love his character arc. I adore his relationship with Carlos. I cannot wait to see more of them together. #new otp woohoo
Wtf happened to Owen in season 2??? Is he going to be this insufferable for the rest of the episodes? 😫😫
I love Carlos and I really hope I get to see more of him
Michelle was a bit meh for me as a character so I'm not really missing her much and Captain Vega seems like a great addition to the 126 fam.
Paul is such an interesting character and we got little glimpses of what his life was like before joining the 126. I hope we get a fully fleshed out Paul begins episode later on cause I'd really love to see it.
Marjan is a freaking badass and I'd love to see more of her. I really wish they'd explore how she and even Mateo decided to be firefighters.
Have I mentioned Tarlos?! And how I'm absolutely obsessed! with their relationship. Good job show. You gave me another otp to obsess over.
Those are my thoughts for now. Can't wait to binge season 3 and 4 and get all caught up!!
Happy Birthday Magnus Bane. I love you so much and I wish I had the capacity to be even the slightest bit as generous, compassionate, loving, selfless, brave, powerful and all around fabulous as you are. You've taught me so much and I will forever be in awe of you. But probably slightly less than your husband and your children will be though. Aku Cinta Kamu. 💜💜💜
Hi. 45 for malec for the dialogue prompt thing. Also your blog is lovely.
Hey, first of all, this has been long overdue. Thank you for being so patient. I tried to make this extra fluffy to make up for being so late. I hope you like it. Also, your blog is amazing as well! 🥺🌈
45. "How much of that did you hear?" for malec (magnus/alec)
"Catarina! I absolutely will not do that! Come on, you're supposed to help me."
"I am trying to," comes the reply from the other side of the line, and even though Magnus cannot not see her, he knows that Catarina is probably laughing, silently.
"You are not. You are just finding amusement in my despair. I should've gone to Ragnor." At that, she does laugh, out loud. Magnus grumbles and can't help but let out a chuckle too.
"Okay, how about a sexy little dance? You could perform it for him wearing–"
Magnus hangs up. Really, he doesn't know what he was thinking, calling Catarina for advice on what to gift Alec. He probably should've learned from years ago, when something similar happened.
He thinks about who to call next. Definitely not Ragnor. Not Elyaas either, that didn't go well the last time. Besides, he would probably suggest turning Alec's limbs into tentacles.
Tessa, maybe? She would be sympathetic, he thought. And she's definitely a romantic. She would help him. He decides to call her.
"Hey, Magnus! It's been a while. How are you?" Tessa says when she picks up, her voice out of breath.
"I'm good. Um, are you okay? You sound like you've been running a marathon."
Tessa chuckles. "No, just running in circles around the kids."
"Can't believe I'm saying this, but I can relate to that."
"Yeah, you've come a long way. Anyway, did you need something or– wait, hold on a second. Christopher Herondale, stop trying to use your sister's stroller as a bloody shopping cart! Sorry, can I call you back some other time if it's not anything too urgent? I gotta go stop Kit now, or he’ll try to make Mina's stroller fly next."
It is urgent, to Magnus at least. He needs to find an amazing gift for his husband and he doesn't have a lot of time. However, he barely gets to say, "Yeah, sure. No issues," before Tessa hangs up.
Magnus sighs. That did not really turn out to be helpful either, which makes him a little frustrated.
He is thinking about who to call next when his phone rings and Clary's name flashes on his screen. He picks up. "Hey, biscuit."
"Magnus! Hey, how are you?"
Magnus smiles. Clary has an exceptional energy to herself, and Magnus knows that she genuinely wants to know how he is doing every time she asks him that.
"I'm doing quite alright. What about you? Jace blow up the Institute yet?"
Clary laughs. "No, not yet. But who knows what might happen tomorrow."
Magnus chuckles.
"So, big day tomorrow, huh. You guys got anything planned?"
"Oh my god, that's exactly what I've been struggling about. We don't have like, a party planned or anything, but I want to get him something special but I have no idea what! Help me," Magnus moaned.
"Aww. You have nothing particular in mind?”
"No. It's our first marriage anniversary. And he threw us the perfect wedding last year. So I really want to do something meaningful. Before the Mortal War, before he kissed me in front of everyone in Alicante, I enhanced Isabelle's whip as a gift for his birthday, because I knew that his priority was protecting his family."
"Wow, Magnus. That's really thoughtful and sweet. Alright, let me think," Clary says.
After a few seconds of silence, she asks, "What does he value most in his life now?"
"The kids," Magnus replies, without missing a beat.
"Yes! Why not do something for them like you did for Izzy?"
Magnus paused. "I know exactly what to do."
"So… What are you gonna do?"
Magnus smiled and said, "I'm gonna get bracelets for all of us and enchant protective spells into them. I might also spell them later on so they'll let us know if the kids were ever in danger. But that's something for the future."
"Magnus, that sounds beautiful. He's gonna love it," Clary says softly.
"Thank you, sweet plum. You are the only person who has actually helped me today."
"I'm always here, Magnus. You go do what you need to do now."
"I will," Magnus says before hanging up.
Just then, he feels arms wrap around him and almost jumps, before he registers the familiarity of the embrace and realises that it's his husband.
"Who were you talking to?" Alec murmurs into his neck.
"Just Clary," he says, and then adds, "How much of that did you hear?"
"Not much, just you saying she helped you. What did you need help with?"
Magnus relaxes. "Oh, nothing," he says and turns around in Alec's arms. He pecks Alec's lips and says, "Are you all done for today?"
"Yep. And the Consul has taken a day off tomorrow as well."
"Oh? And what does the Consul plan on doing on his day off?" Magus says and kisses Alec's cheek, then his jaw, and starts prepping kisses down his neck.
Alec tilts his head a little and tightens his arms around Magnus' waist. "You're going in the right direction. I'm sure you can guess what the Consul's plans are."
Magnus kisses the spot behind Alec's ear. "Mhmm, wouldn't mind you enlightening me still."
Alec lets out a slight gasp when Magnus sucks at the crevice where his neck meets his shoulder. "The Consul's plans are to not be the Consul tomorrow. My plans are to just be your husband tomorrow."
Magnus pulls back and looks into Alec's beautiful blue eyes. "I love you so much," he says before kissing Alec deeply and softly.
Happy Birthday Alexander Gideon Lightwood-Bane!!! You are someone who inspires me immensely and I love you so damn much! Not more than your husband and your children though, because you are their whole world. 💜💜💜
What are you going to be singing for us today, Alexis? I have chosen to perform the title track off of my critically reviewed, limited reality series A Little Bit Alexis. Feel free to sing along if you know the words.
