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“Why?” Emma said, her voice shaking. “Why would something this horrible happen because of the parabatai bond? It’s supposed to be something so good. Maybe the Queen was right and it’s evil.”

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Q&A parabatai

mmherondale said: Hey Cassie! I was wondering if we will see Will reacting to Lucie and Cordelia deciding to be parabatai. Since he had such a strong bond with Jem, I can’t stop imagining him being extremely happy with his own daughter being parabatai of a Carstairs. Thanks for taking the time to answer us, you are amazing. Love from Denmark!

Hi Denmark!

Will’s delight in Lucie and Cordelia as parabatai is ongoing. Lucie is always pushing for Cordelia to become her parabatai ASAP, to visit, to move to London, and Will is always like “Yes Lucie yes” as the Clave is like “no Lucie no.” The Clave’s attitude toward women being parabatai is unsurprisingly sexist—it’s not forbidden, but their thinking is “Oh ladies, do they really know their own minds? Warrior brothers, great, gentlemen showing their lady parabatai the best way to Nephilim, great, but oh ladies, so emotional, are you two sure you want to be parabatai, are you sure?”

A pair of female parabatai are a rare thing in 1903. Moreover, these are not usual ladies. Lucie, due to her demonic heritage, is always a little under suspicion–though not so much as James, as to all appearances she is is unremarkable, whereas James’s eyes are proof nobody can turn away from. And Cordelia is under a cloud that is even more of a problem. Will is so happy for Lucie when Cordelia finally arrives. Lucie relies implicitly on her father to support her and the parabatai she wants: against the Clave, against the Angel if necessary.

“What if Cordelia has changed her mind, and says she will not have a minx like you?”

“She would never!” Lucie was outraged.

“No,” Will agreed. “She would not. As far as I am concerned, you shall perform the ceremony as soon as you please. All I want is for you and Cordelia to live a long and happy life, and never be parted.”

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#100daysuntilqoaad 100 days before I get to share Queen of Air and Darkness with you! I can’t wait. Have a little snippet to celebrate: “I’m here on my own account,” Magnus said, in a low and distant voice. “I need your help. There is absolutely no one else that I can ask.” “That’s not what I …” Julian pushed sopping-wet hair out of his eyes, his voice trailing off in realization. “You’re remembering someone.”

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I’m reading Lord of Shadows so here is Dru ^-^ I believe I haven’t drawn her before.

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After Dru, here’s Mark!

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Cristina and Emma!

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Here is my interpretation of Kieran! I started a different one before but it wasn’t working out, so I’m glad I switched to a new one! This was a lot more fun to draw. I’ll share my process pictures with explanation on my Patreon :)

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A scene from Queen of Air and Darkness. Emma and Jem. Carstairs together – by Taratjah. #tsc #tda

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I’m reading Lord of Shadows and had to draw Julian and Tavvy! I live for these moments <3

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Tavvy, Rafe and Max! These three were too cute ^-^

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I did tarot card inspired illustrations of Tessa, Jem and Will from the Infernal Devices! I haven’t drawn them in a while so it was fun comparing them with how I used to draw them a few years ago.

Patreon | Illumicrate

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These are amazing! Love them so.

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“Her first kiss tasted of holy water… of holy water and blood.”

I’ve been wanting to paint this scene from Clockwork Angel for quite some time now :3

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more whoa :)

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@cassandraclare This might have been answered or posted before and I missed it, but!!!!! Will we get to read an unedited WESSA mountain scene? (*wink, wink*)

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queen of air and darkness snippet

Isabelle shook her head, then bent down and unclipped a chain from one ankle. She held it out to Emma. “This is blessed iron. Poisonous to faeries. Wear it and you can pack a hell of a kick.”

“Thanks.” Emma took the chain and wrapped it twice around her wrist, fastening it tightly.

“Do I have anything iron?” Simon looked around wildly, then reached into his pocket and pulled out a small metal figure of an archer. “This is my D&D character, Lord Montgomery —”

“Oh my God,” said Isabelle.

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Happy birthday Jace Herondale! 🎉 🎉 🎈 today is your true birthday (we always knew you were a Capricorn). I remember how long it took to figure you out, though I always knew your rapier wit hid your inner pain. You’re one of my first babies, one of the first characters I created, and as such will always have a special place in my heart. I’ll be posting a snippet from Son of the Dawn about Jace a little later; in the meantime have some art of Jace and Clary’s first kiss by Loweana! #tsc #theshadowhunterchronicles #jaceherondale