Home for the Holidays (Closed)

[angelic_archer]

who: Alec, Magnus, Izzy, Jace, and Clary
what: Celebrating Christmas
when: December 24th and 25th
where: The Lux building
warnings: Will update as needed

Merry Christmas at the Lightwood-Bane-Whatever home.  Starters in the comments.

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Baking in the Kitchen

[wayfaring_stranger]

Gifts by Jace

To Alec: Handmade bow and quiver.

To Magnus: Hand carved music box with hidden drawers for small valuables. When opened this song plays once and then unlocks the hidden drawers.

To Izzy: A special chest. For weapons and jewelry.

To Rey: Hand carved Bo Staff. And a stuffed tiger.

To Clary: Artists workspace. There wasn't time to build something this elaborate so he dipped into his savings.

Jace can be found in the kitchen, baking mini-pies and cookies for dessert. The roast and potatoes are waiting to be put into the oven and there are a couple of fancy wines on the counter for everyone.

[outofthinair]

[ Clary had to see the baking to believe it. It wasn't that she thought Jace was lying. It was just not a visual that she could quite reconcile in her mind no matter how many little doodles of him might have ended up in her sketchbook.

And if she also had any doubts about her showing up in Riverview, his Christmas gift kind of quietened those. She might have still been adjusting to playing happy families again, but at least he was alive here.

She came bearing a wrapped gift and handmade card which may or may not have featured one of the doodles of him baking. Of course it didn't nearly do the real thing justice. ]

So this isn't exactly on the same scale as your gift for me, but at least it comes from the heart.

[ Clary gave him a smile and held out the parcel. ]

[wayfaring_stranger]

[ Jace considered the wrapped package for a moment, lips twitching with a restrained smile as he wiped his hands off onto a clean towel. ]

You can be a Shadowhunter and an artist here.

[ He smiled then, soft and genuine. He was careful not to rip the paper too much and saved the card for after, but the moment he realized the book was not in fact a cookbook-as he had guessed the moment he felt the weight and shape of it-Jace gave Clary a look. ]

For this I will assault you with facts about birds at every opportunity. Give me back my gift. [ He demanded teasingly, setting the book on the counter so he could focus on the card. ] I'm glad you're here, Clary.

[outofthinair]

Are there really things for us to hunt?

[ She was still getting her bearings and so far only employment and the fact that their Shadowhunter family was here had been covered with Alec. There hadn't really been much serious talk. Well, past the whole 'surprise, Jace is definitely from another moment'. ]

Not to mention the fact that I could use my stele if that's going to be the case.

[ She watched his face for the reaction, wondering if he'd make the connection to their first chat in the city. When he seemed to get it - even if he maybe didn't like it - she gave him a dazzling smile and offered up a shrug. She was not all shaken by his threat. ]

Fine, but you're going to have to come get it. I'm just a girl. I don't lift heavy objects. [ She arched her eyebrow slightly before she laughed. ] But I look forward to hearing all about the birds. I may have taken the liberty of covering up a certain bread with some extra artwork.

[ The smile faltered for the tiniest of moments before she gave a nod. ] It'll be nice to properly see everyone.

[withstyle]

[Izzy has lost count of the number of times she's slipped into the kitchen under the guise of getting something to drink. Though, she does pour herself a little bit of wine as she does, eyeing all of the different goodies. How did he manage to get so good at this so naturally? It's still baffling her!] Do you need any help with anything?

[She knows that they're dreaded words in this household, but she follows it up by holding her free hand up even as she playfully bumps him.] I promise I'll only help with things I'm asked to do and I won't try to go rogue on anything! Your delicious treats and food are safe, I swear! [Part of Izzy is still touched by the thoughtful chest that Jace got her, so of course she wants to spend time with him, thank him about a trillion times. She just hopes that he likes what he got, even though it doesn't feel quite as special and thoughtful.

She did try, though. She's more than happy to encourage his new hobbies. After all, she benefits from them.]