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Simon Here, leave a message if you have to. If not please use texting like a normal person.

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got a secret can ya keep it swear this one you'll save

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[ Clary waited for the realization to hit Simon and bit her lip when she saw the realization dawn on his face. She nodded and did her best to push down the wave of defensiveness that rose up in her--though it was hard to fight. ]

The mortal instruments were right there--Raziel was right there--I didn't know what else to do, I--

[ She stopped. No excuses. This was the second time she'd brought someone back without their consent--this was the second time it had had unforeseen consequences.

She wanted to be with Simon--that meant Simon needed to know the full extent of Jace's ties to Clary. And he needed to know that Jace wasn't in complete control of himself. ]

I think something went wrong. He just--seems out of control sometimes? I think it's important that you know... that. And what I did.

*the office clip* NO GOD PLEASE NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOO

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[ Simon was, obviously, speechless. He didn't know what to make of it all. First of all the fact that Clary had not only killed Valentine but had seen Jace die made him furious-- not that he could do anything about that anger now that Valentine was gone. But he couldn't compute so many things happening that night while he was basically doing nothing.

He held Clary's shoulders steady, trying to sound as calm as possible.]

Clary-- that doesn't sound safe. What is he doing, exactly? did he try to hurt anyone? is he okay?

[ the problem was that Simon didn't know a single thing about angels or the mortal instruments, he couldn't really study them now either. how was he supposed to find out what was wrong with Jace? How was he going to help Clary?]

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[ Clary squeezed Simon's wrists reassuringly and shook her head. Truthfully, she didn't know what the full extent of the danger was--but if Simon knew there was a level threat, that was enough for Clary to keep him safe from any potential fallout. ]

He's okay. Things almost got out of hand for a second, but he took space.

[ She looked up at him seriously for a second, squeezing his wrists again. ]

If anything happens, I'll keep you safe. I just didn't want you to be unaware.

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[ Simon didn't want to freak Clary out-- but it was hard to keep his cool because, he couldn't be with her always and because her and Jace shared a living space. He wasn't scared for her life per se but he knew that whatever was going on was enough for Clary to become protective of him. ]

Who's going to protect you? I really don't want you to get hurt Clary-- there must be something we can do.

[ right? maybe they could research it together, anything that didn't involve the Clave getting in the middle of things. Clary had had enough of a hard time with them already.

he leaned forward and kissed the top of her head.]

I want to help you.

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[ Clary leaned into Simon, winding her arms around his middle. It was always a relief to get something off her chest with Simon--even more so if he wasn't upset. He would have been in his right to be; Clary had made a very literally life changing decision for another person out of, well, fear of being without that person. It had been hard for Simon to swallow then, even if he had come to terms with it now. ]

I don't need to be protected. I'm just glad I'm here with you. I'm glad you're not upset.

[ She leaned up and kissed his cheek, then leaned her face against him. ]

I don't know what to do. But I know you'll help me figure out the right thing.

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I know you don't need to, but we're supposed to have each other's backs right?

[ it was just upsetting to think that Clary would try to burden all of this by herself. but it seemed that at the very least she was willing to accept Simon's help. He'd have to figure out a way to investigate this without raising any suspicion... but he had a few ideas.

he leaned his head against Clary's and sighed. At least, for now, things seemed to be under control. ]

You know I'll do anything to help. I love you, Fray.

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[ Clary nodded against Simon and squeezed him closer to her. She didn't have words for the gratitude she felt for him in that moment--he was right. They were supposed to have each other's backs, through thick and thin. Especially now. ]

I love you too, Simon. I'd do anything for you.

[ She pulled back enough to lean up on her toes and brushed her lips against his. ]

Thanks for always reminding me we're a team. I need you.

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We are, ride or die Fray.

[ he leaned in and kissed her fully on the lips, holding her by the waist and pressing her against him. ]

Just-- don't think about it for now, okay? We'll figure something out. Promise.