Emma hadn’t expected herself to be so TRANSPARANT, but apparently Regina wasn’t fooled for a minute. At the mention of this not being a hypothetical question, the blonde swallowed down her rising nerves at the idea of someone else possibly finding out about the abnormal connection between her PARABATAI and herself. They weren’t supposed to fall in love, after all, and although Regina wasn’t exactly a member of the Clave, Emma still didn’t want her to know about the crimes Julian and her had committed in being lovers.
Even so, the Shadowhunter knew Regina was the best bet in undoing Magnus’ spell. And so she had no choice but to come here. Listening closely, she sighed with a hint of disappointment at the mention of true love’s kiss. Julian had kissed her, even nearly made love to her if it hadn’t been for the fact Emma saw the calculated look in his eyes on time. Everything was done with a reason now, a way of gaining advantage in every situation and relationship. Julian had becoming a cunning, manipulative person. It was a side to him she had seen only when he needed to protect his family, but now– Now, it was HIM, not just a means to an end anymore. It shattered whatever was left of her broken heart whenever she saw this.
“I’ve tried to make him feel…” she trailed off in a whisper, betraying herself in a moment of weakness. Realizing that she had confirmed this not being just a random issue she brought to Regina, the blonde chastised herself mentally, before figuring it wouldn’t be too bad if she just told tiny parts of the story, leaving out the part about her and Julian having fallen in love.
“It’s Jules. He’s not himself anymore.”
