Jace

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roseofroman​:

“You’ll pay me just to hang out? Alright, I’m down.”

Roman collected the tip with a pleased air about him. It wasn’t often that people paid him to do absolutely nothing; in fact, he didn’t think it had ever happened before. Wonderful.

He folded up the notes and tucked them away in a hidden pocket in his outfit for the night, and settled himself in for what was going to essentially be a paid mid-break. 

At the question though, Roman rolled his eyes. Too good to be true.

“Yeah, we got hit bad. I wasn’t here but a few of their friends cornered me and managed to get the jump,” he winced at the memory of sensing Stiles in danger. “some warlock friend of Pete’s- my boss- came and fixed the place up. As you can see, we’re all back up and running, no lasting damage.”

Except there was lasting damage. Everyone was paranoid about a second attack and one girl had quit.

“One of your lot actually told me he was gonna ‘do his best’ to make sure it never happens again, or whatever.” Sure.

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Jace shrugged as the other’s face fell as he asked questions about the attacks. Surely the vampire couldn’t blame a guy for trying? He listened with his arms folded over his chest as he talked about what happened. 

“Did they know the people that attacked? Were they downworlders or mundanes?” He asked, already guessing the answer, but it didn’t hurt to have it confirmed. “At least you have a warlock on your side, probably would be an idea to keep them around. Or at least keep some extra muscle around - not that I’d tell your boss how to run the place.”

Hearing that someone was promising, Jace snorted. “Would he happen to be tall, dark and stoic? Because if so, that sounds like my brother.” He explained. “He’s higher up than me, so if he says he’s gonna do his best, I can promise you he will. And if not, he’ll definitely rope me into it as well. You’re gonna be sick of my pretty face.”

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supernaturaldisasterx​:

𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬, he was right, that town was definitely the epicenter of something huge, it was the only reasonable thing to think after the carnival and the resurrected coming back to the place. At his accusation, the woman just took a deep breath. “It’s not that… well it turns out my father didn’t die when my mother did and well… he managed to find me and I have him all over my ass all the time” she lied, she was sure he hadn’t seen Seamus “He’s always with that stupid idea that I need help and… you were just being nice… I just overreacted” she shrugged dismissively.

She never said what she did was easy but she didn’t regret anything about her past. “You’re telling me that as if I had met her at her place” she chuckled softly “If I ever need one I will let you know” she said with a smile on her lips. “Yeah I did, If I’m honest I was expecting someone less childish but… well he’s been nice” she said softly “You all want to be my spar partner, he asked the same a couple of days ago… I guess people know how awesome is that experience” she winked at the male. “Are you hungry or thirsty?”

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Jace blinked a few times, stunned. “Your dad’s alive? Sky that’s... that’s great.” His face softened a little, because.... well, just because his own family situation was fucked, didn’t mean he wanted that for anyone else. He snorted that the guy was all over her, but he couldn’t really blame him. “Course he’s gonna be all over you, you haven’t seen each other in forever. But I can definitely kick his ass if you need me to.” He laughed.

“Childish? Doesn’t really sound like leadership material.” He frowned, folding his arms, confused. He’d have to find the werewolf himself to judge. “Yeah well, I’m a better spar partner than him. I’m the best.” He teased, following her through to the kitchen area. “Sure, you got food in, or do you wanna head somewhere?”

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supernaturaldisasterx​:

𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 not being secretive?” she said raising an eyebrow “That wouldn’t be the clave” she nodded. “But yeah, you’re right” she admitted. “Well, don’t be that sure there are pretty much people that could fit in that incredibly detailed description” she shrugged “Alec with a wig? I need to see that now, but it seems impossible” said the brunette shaking her head. The Nephilim swallowed against the lump of her throat, not knowing what would be the best thing to do, letting the clave know, telling the blonde, or keep playing dumb until she got caught. “Yeah, we can do that” she nodded, still not sure if that was the best answer

She knew she changed the subject too quickly, but she had to stop thinking about the clave and what she did when the demon was controlling her. “You don’t think they can keep themselves save?” she asked raising an eyebrow she knew the Lightwood siblings she was pretty sure they didn’t need anyone to keep them out of trouble. “Me? Since when do I need someone to keep an eye on me, Jace?” she asked looking at the male. “You know I was tired of Idris and one day … I decided to just leave” she shrugged “For sure I’m not here for the clubs” she chuckled.

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“Oh I know they can keep themselves safe. But this town... it’s weird. So many people resurrecting here, plus the attacks? It’s the epicentre of something huge, and I’d rather be here if they need me than miles away on a mission.” He explained, shrugging and stuffing his hands in his pocket, smirking slightly. “Anyone’d think you didn’t want me here.”

He nodded as she explained the reasons that she left, definitely understanding them, even if he was unsure he could do the same. “Well, if you want someone to spar with, I’m staying at Izzy’s. Pretty nice that you managed to get an apartment in the same building as the True Alpha. Have you met him?”

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supernaturaldisasterx​:

𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 care much about what the Clave thought anyways. “Yeah, I guess it’s something good” she smiled. “Yeah, as far as I know, this town is been known over the years because of all the supernatural activity and chaos” she explained “The clave was just busier with other things” said the brunette

As Jace explained what was happening, and even if she knew it, her heart was raising, she could feel her hands shaking. The shadowhunter crossed her arms over her chest trying to hide her nerves. “Wow, they should try to find better guards if that person left with that thing they were keeping” she shrugged. “Well not everyone, I guess it’s not really serious If I didn’t get that fire message” she joked just trying to feel less guilty, but it was just not working. “When did you get here anyway, it’s been a while”

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“Maybe they shouldn’t be so secretive about what they have stored in there, then maybe people’d be less inclined to go snooping around.” He murmured, shaking his head. “I’m planning on doing what I can, keeping my eye out for anything suspicious, but ‘dark haired female’ doesn’t give much for people to go on. Could even be Alec in a wig.” He snorted. Sure there were a few in town that met the description - but Izzy would never do something like that, Alec’s new pet project probably didn’t even know what Idris was yet, and Skylar... well, he knew her. She spoke out against the way things were done sometimes, but she’d never retaliate like that. “They gave us a list of deserters, if you wanted to look through that? We could try and track some of them down?”

He frowned at the subject change, but shrugged. “Little over a month now, I guess? After the carnival attack, I figured I’d better keep Iz and Alec out of trouble... You too, if you need my help.” He smirked. “There’s a pretty nice club in town as well, so there’s enough to keep me entertained, even if this towns a lot smaller than New York. What brought you here?”

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supernaturaldisasterx​:

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧 eyebrow at his words “That is what you tell yourself?” she chuckled “You need a dose of reality” she teased, it had been a while, at that moment Skylar wasn’t really sure who was the one fooling themselves, it had been a while since they spent time together.

The Nephilim shook her head at his comment, expecting him to hear that kind of words coming out of the male’s lips. “I’m not going to say anything I should’ve anticipated that” she lifted her arms. Skylar’s heartbeat was rushing inside her chest the second he mentioned the meeting. “No, I didn’t get it” she said crossing her arms over her chest. “I guess sooner or later I’ll have to tell the clave something so I can get those” Skylar shrugged dismissively. “What was it about?” asked the woman turning to look at him, knowing exactly what was it about.

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“I dunno how they’d feel about you letting them know you just needed a beak, but with everything going on in town, they’d probably be fine with you settling here. Honestly, I’m surprised they haven’t tried to step in sooner, what with so many downworlders making a home here, even before the unveiling.” He shrugged, folding his arms as he stood in the middle of the room, turning to look at her.

“There was an attack in Alicante. A guy was killed by a woman, and some documents were stolen - they’re keeping tight-lipped about what it was, but what’s new for them?” He sighed, shaking his head. “Probably something they don’t want people knowing they have. But it’s gotta be serious if they called everyone back to tell us.”

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supernaturaldisasterx​:

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 the brunette cracked her neck the second she stepped out of the cafe. The girl threw her bag over her shoulder, just to walk to her loft, she just wanted to get something on rather than the uniform she was wearing. Maybe was because she was just too focused on reaching her place, but she didn’t hear anyone walking next to her.

The Nephilim only had the opportunity to hang her bag when she hears someone knocking on the door. She opened the door, leaning slightly on the door frame as she did. “If I was avoiding you would know besides that fact only reminds me I’m faster than you” teased Skylar. “Of course, it’s me, people misses me” she said a smirk appeared on her lips “You on the other side…” she said teasingly. “You can come in if you don’t make a single comment about the uniform” she laughed softly as she took a step back now leaving the doorframe so the male could walk in if he wanted.

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“You only wish you were faster than me, I was going easy on you.” He said, raising his eyebrows, smirking the more she teased. He couldn’t remember the last time they’d spent time together, life getting in the way for both of them. He chuckled as he moved into the apartment, pouting.

“Well that’s hardly fair, I love a girl in uniform.” He snorted, closing the door behind him. “Were you at the meeting the other day? With the Clave? I wasn’t sure if you got a fire message, since you’re kinda AWOL.” 

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Closed starter for @supernaturaldisasterx​ (Skylar)

Jace had known about Skylar being in town, but since he’d got there, he hadn’t seen her around, though admittedly he hadn’t been looking too hard, distracted with keeping in the loop with his family, and trying to find out as much about the attacks going on as he could.

He’d been planning on going to meet the True Alpha, to try and see if he’d be willing to share any information that he had with him, when he’d instead seen Skylar heading into her apartment, and he rushed over, knocking.

“Anyone’d think you were avoiding me, what with how fast you ran.” He snorted. “Been a while, you’ve been missed in Idris.”

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roseofroman​:

He hummed in agreement.

“I’ll take that as a good time then?” Roman settled down with this stranger, interested to see whether this guy was going to make all the rookie mistakes or not. 

Roman looked to the dancer Jace meant and suddenly had a pretty clear idea of this man’s type. He refrained from telling the Shadowhunter that invitations to watch dancing usually didn’t mean much, it was more of a marketing ploy than anything, but with the woman Jace was here for Roman wouldn’t dismiss the idea that she was genuinely interested in him.

The Shadowhunter had a vibe to him, not so much Roman’s thing, but if he squinted he could see the appeal. Maybe.

“We live to scandalise here, especially if it’s Shadowhunter shits,” the vampire chuckled. “you’re straight aren’t you? You seem it. No chance I could squeeze in a dance and a few dollars, then?”

Regardless, Roman could at least enjoy a good conversation. 

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As the blonde on the stage twirled around the pole, winking at him, Jace chuckled, before looking back at Roman, seeing that he’d been watching her as well. It wasn’t as though he was falling head over heels, at the end of the day, he was just looking for some fun, and so was she - it was harmless in his eyes. 

“Well I’m not one you can scandalise.” He snorted, picking up his drink and turning his attention to the vampire. “Yep, 110% straight, sorry to disappoint. But I don’t mind the company, so I can slip a few dollars just for that.” He grabbed some notes from his pocket, sliding them across the table. “I heard about the attacks that happened here... Everything alright now?”

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warlockbanewood​:

Magnus lets out a small chuckle, “I would hate to think of the headache that poor Alexander would have to worry about if they knew.” He hoped that certainly wouldn’t be the case but they each had morals they had to live up to. Alexander had done wonders in the changes that the clave had made, it was going in a better direction than it had been in centuries but even as far as Alexander had taken it there was only so far he could push.

Magnus nods listening to Jace’s question and swirling the liquid in his glass before he puts it down on the coffee table between them. “The clave won’t even work with the mundane governments, how can they do what is best for the mundanes without even allowing them a proper voice? At least the UWA is allowing any of all kinds to speak, with the council.” He sighs and sits up right, “Alexander has done wonders, don’t misunderstand me for thinking any less of the work he has done but the clave still isn’t as open eyed as it needs to be. It was all about hiding the downworld and even then it was an uphill battle for downworlders like me, now we need those who can help bring the downworld into the open. I’ve never been the best at hiding, much of anything but now not having to at all. I want a say in how my kind is presented. Don’t you?” 

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“If they ask me anything, neither you nor Alec had anything to do with it, not a problem.” Jace shrugged, smirking. He downed the last of his drink as Magnus put forward a pretty convincing case, and he pushed a hand through his hair, remembering the accusations thrown at Izzy because of the people she had chosen to spend her time with. The disgust that people had shown Magnus and Simon when they were at the institute. Sure the younger generations were able to see things differently, but those older and stuck in their ways still had their prejudices. And those were the kind of people that would never let Alec have enough control to make the bigger changes necessary. 

“There’s still too many in the Clave fighting against this for no other reason than not wanting the control out of their hands - Alec’s not going to change their minds, they’re never going to accept times are changing. They can’t go back to a time where their every excuse is to protect the mundanes, when the mundanes want to do it themselves.” He sighed - he didn’t agree that they should, especially since human hunters always seemed to get in the way, but that was their choice.  “Of course I want a say in how we’re represented. The downworld is going to paint a pretty bad picture of us, and sure, they’re right to. But we’re not all like that.” Sighing, he realised he was sounding like he’d made his mind up.

“And Alec? Does he know you’re coming to me?” He asked, looking at him. “I’ll need to talk to him before I can give a definite answer. We’re partners, if he isn’t okay with it, then that’s that.” Though he was sure if he was fine with Magnus being involved, he’d extend the same courtesy to his brother.

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warlockbanewood​:

Taking his own drink Magnus took a seat across from the shadowhunter, “Alexander has a job and he’s content with it.” The warlock wasn’t going to put politics fall in line with messing up his marriage, work was work but nothing gets in the way of the homelife. He lets out a breath, “If I thought I could talk my husband into joining I would. The UWA has me handling a few recruitments, I’m a well connected and charming.” He smiles taking another sip from his glass and placing it down on the table. “They’ve asked that I tempt you with a position and I have to say, I think you would be a good addition given your experience and connections with those outside of the Clave.”

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As his brother-in-law sat down, Jace sat down opposite him, leaning forward and listening as he spoke, raising his eyebrow at the mention of joining the UWA. Jace would be lying if he said he hadn’t thought about the possibility of the other organisations out there, especially with the Clave having so little control over things. 

“I’m guessing the Clave don’t know the UWA are having you headhunt, can’t imagine they’d be too happy with that.” He joked, shaking his head, taking up his glass and having another drink. There was inner conflict, that was for sure. The legacy of the Herondale name was firmly on his shoulders, and he couldn’t imagine his grandmother would’ve ever been okay with him turning his back on the Clave.

“Do you honestly think the UWA can manage things better than the Clave? For downworlders, mundanes, and shadowhunters alike?” He asked, looking up at Magnus again. “I’m asking you as a warlock, not as a representative of them. If you truly think things can be better under them... I can consider it.”

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warlockbanewood​:

Opening the door to Jace, Magnus dips his head, “You could almost say its magical how perfect my timing usually is.” He commits closing the door behind the blonde before gesturing to the living room, “Everything is just fine, well as fine as a small town who experienced a small massacre can be. Can I get you a drink?” He found it was easier to talk business with some form of alcohol in his hand but hey maybe that was just him.

 With a flare of his hand a martini glass appears in his hand and he offers it out to the shadowhunter. “I do have to admit, I didn’t contact you strictly for a friendly visit. Its more of a business proposition.” 

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Jace chuckled, nodding at the offering of a drink, and taking the martini as it was handed over to him. Though he frowned as he was offered a business proposal, not expecting that from the warlock. Especially not considering his new job role.

“That depends on what the proposition is.” He said, taking a sip of the drink, putting it down on a table before he crossed his arms, looking at the other concerned. “Was is it you need me for? Especially if you’re coming to me for it, and not Alec.”

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supernaturaldisasterx​:

Isabelle shook her head softly “That would be better than staying in after work, for sure that’s going to be added to my daily plans” she chuckled softly. The woman nodded her head at the mention of the strip club, she saw Raphael coming out of it a couple of nights ago. “Yeah, purely for the research” she said rolling her eyes at the blonde. The idea of Raphael coming out of the club made the woman walk through those doors, just to know what was going on in that place.

The shadowhunter nodded at his brother’s words, he was right, if there was any clue the police would have it. “I haven’t talked much with any of them” she admitted “Maybe it would be a good thing to find someone who could give us more information” she admitted crossing her arms over her chest.

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Thinking about Jordan, Jace wondered if he’d know anything about what was going on, making a mental note to visit his office and check in with him - both in a professional and personal sense. 

“There’s a local werewolf pack as well I heard... they should have a better idea of the things going on here than most.” He shrugged. “We’ll figure it out, Iz, don’t worry. We’ve faced worse before.”

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roseofroman​:

@ofangelbloodandfire​ not to your tastes

Roman wasn’t thrilled to be back at work. He loved his work and greatly enjoyed the brand of attention it garnered him, and how he could switch off that focus from him simply by walking out into the back rooms.

But with his week off, that he’d won from Peter through their bet, now filled and even with Stiles, Roman couldn’t keep avoiding his job. He couldn’t expect Peter to let him keep living there, with his progeny too, yet not pull his weight.

That night he was working the floor rather than the pole, that shift was for someone else, and he roamed around looking for someone who might want a personal dance. His smile was false and his heart wasn’t in it like usual.

Then, he spotted someone trussed up in black leather and the most obnoxious styled back blonde hair Roman had laid eyes on. The man’s eyes stayed on the girls rather than any of their masculine presenting performers, and he looked as if he’d wandered into a sweet shop.

Well, if Roman was coming back to work he was going to do something to brighten his mood. Customers could subconsciously tell when their entertainer wasn’t on form. 

“Having a nice evening, goldilocks?” Roman greeted over the music, sliding through the room as graceful as ever. He touched the tips of his fingers to Jace’s left shoulder, and traced across the line of his back as the vampire circled him to stop at his right. “Seem like your eyes’ll pop out. Don’t they have anything like this where you Shadowhunters live?”

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While Jace frequented bars and clubs back in New York, he’d never been one for strip clubs. But the oddness of having a place like this in such a small town made him curious enough that he’d come by a few times, and while he didn’t leave with many numbers - yet, at least - he did find allure in being able to look but not touch. A pretty blonde he’d got speaking to a few nights before had told him her schedule, when she’d next be working the pole, so he’d headed down, grabbing a drink before taking a seat to watch.

Seeing a guy heading over, he snorted at the nickname, raising his eyebrows. “Well that’s a new one.” He said, shaking his head, keeping his eyes on the vampire. He seemed harmless though, so Jace certainly didn’t feel threatened. “I don’t think your boss’d have much of a business if people didn’t come to look. Plus, she invited me to come watch her tonight.” But he laughed as he was asked about Alicante, taking a sip of his drink. “You kidding? I love the place, but it’s all business and no fun. This type of place’d have them clutching their pearls.”

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Closed starter for @warlockbanewood​

Jace had been in the middle of a walk of shame when he’d got the message from Magnus - this at least giving him a reason to walk with purpose, rather than trying to engage the girl he’d met the night before in conversation. Heading with a slight jog over to the couple’s apartment, he wracked his brain, trying to figure out what it was the warlock could want with him - mainly hoping that Alec was okay.

Knocking on the door, taking a few seconds to run his fingers through his hair to tidy it up, he walked in as Magnus answered the door. “You have great timing, as always.” Jace commented, folding his arms over his chest. “Everything alright?”

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screamxforxyou​:

Jordan definitely recognized the man who came into his office. He was pretty sure very few would forget Jace, but Jordan wasn’t planning on inflating the boy’s ego in such a way. The banshee offered a nod and a polite smile. “Your name is on the tip of my tongue,” Jordan joked with a smirk as he looked at the other.

“You know ‘unofficial’ work can be rather dangerous work. Especially in this town.” Jordan pointed out with a snort and a shake of his head. “But I don’t have any appointments today anyways. Was just using the time to plan ahead. But before we begin talking, are you wanting to talk to me as Jordan or as Doctor Asher?” Jordan asked with a raised eyebrow.

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“Cute, real cute.” Jace snorted, closing the door behind him once he was in the office, making himself comfortable in one of the chairs, before he shrugged a shoulder. “Yeah well, unofficial is the only way I can do things, I’m not strictly supposed to be handling the case, but well... Clary’s working it for the United Worlds Association, so I can pass into onto her.” He said. 

He paused as he was asked who exactly he wanted to speak to him as, and he paused. “A little of both, I guess.” He shrugged. “But the personal stuff can take a backseat, the other stuffs more important. Which you’re definitely gonna point out is a bad thing, I know.”

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unveiling-alec​:

At the mention of Clary, Alec stilled, knowing that there was a scowl on his face. “Great.” Clary was a sore spot for Alec. One, that he tried not to think about too often - which was almost impossible. “I make no promises.” 

This was just going to add onto his current list of things that caused him a headache, he was sure of it. “Please tell me, she isn’t just going to barge in and try to take over again.” That really wasn’t something he wanted to deal with right now. 

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Jace could feel his frustration and stress growing a little at Alec’s response to hearing her name - he’d been expecting it, but he figured it was better he was honest with him, than Alec finding out later and knowing he’d intentionally not mentioned her. “Hey, I’m not asking you to sit around a campfire and sing girl scouts songs eating cookies. She’s had it tough over the last couple of years, you know that.” He kept his voice soft though, not wanting Alec to think this was a lecture.

But it would only get worse as he asked if Clary was going to take over, and Jace took a heavy breath in. “Not her specifically but... I know she’s part of the team that’s been sent out. Pretty sure the government intend on taking charge of this whole carnival case. That’s the way they see it... a cross-species investigation, I guess. So there’s no bias on either side. I haven’t spoke to her though, I don’t know how involved she is.” He murmured, his arms folded. “That doesn’t mean we can’t do our own investigating as well. We all want the same thing.”

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supernaturaldisasterx​:

Isabelle just rolled her eyes at his brother, she knew Alec and Jace just wanted the best for her, but sometimes even if something as casual as that (casual because they just had done that for years) just seemed incomprehensible. “I will let you do guys do whatever you want but it’s just so tiring.

“Yeah” she nodded “Maybe once thing led to the other” she shrugged crossing her arms over her chest. “Not really” admitted the woman “Alec is the only resource of information I have” admitted “Maybe we could take a look at the place, I don’t know if we would be able to track or find something”

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“And there was me thinking you’d be hitting all the bars looking for a good time and some good intel.” He said, shrugging. “I hear there’s a strip club in town? Run by some werewolf. I’m planning on going there myself. Purely for the research, of course.” He smirked. Though he was sure if he waved a big enough bribe around, someone was bound to take the bait.

“We can take a look around if you want, but it’s been a few weeks now. Any trace evidence there could’ve been has probably been picked up by the police. You reckon we can get a meeting with the person in charge around here?”