[personal profile] ischarming
Warnings: Head canon stuff, questionable parenting from Valentine
Effects: None

Snow is falling out on the ground that a young boy with blond hair is playing in. He's laughing brightly and running around trying to catch the flakes. It's a beautiful sight to be sure. Anyone can see that just by looking at it. A closer look even reveals that this is a young Jace, golden eyes happy as he falls into a pile of the snow around him.

"Jonathan," a man's voice calls and the boy turns to a tall man with hair so blond it might as well be white. The smile on his face fades a bit. It's quite clear suddenly that he's not supposed to be out here playing.

"I don't believe that your reading is done for the day. So a certain son of mine shouldn't be out enjoying himself in the snow. But since you so intent on it, go stand by that tree."

Jace quickly nods then runs over, staring at his feet. But only for a moment. Then he's looking up at the man. "I am sorry, father. I just..."

"Your task will be to catch the snow I throw at you."

For the next fifteen minutes straight, the man throws balls of snow that splatter in the boy's hands, smashing into his face. It's not long before the little boy is crying and shivering from the cold. Yet he still tries to hold his hands to catch the snow. He clearly doesn't want to give up because there has to be a way. However, the next one hits him straight in the face and his head smacks the tree behind him. Letting out a yelp of pain and a little sob, he falls to his knees. Only then does the man walk up to him.

"There, there, Jonathan. This was just a lesson to show you that what can bring us pleasure can slip through our fingers and cause us pain. Never forget this lesson."

The little boy sobs and nods his head quickly to show that he's understood. "Y-y-y-yesss, f-f-f-father."

"Very good. Now go inside and get cleaned up before you go back to your reading. We don't want you to get our books wet." The man smiles as he brushes snow from Jace's hair then helps him up. It's like he's proud of the child as he watches him run back into the house...





Jace wakes up panting after the memory. He's distressed enough that he doesn't even notice the smell of peppermint in the air. Grabbing his hair, he stares off with wide eyes before he notices the Dreamberry on. With a snarl, he throws it against the wall.

Date: 2011-12-09 05:16 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ischarming.livejournal.com
I can't just turn my brain off, Iz.

Date: 2011-12-09 05:16 am (UTC)
nolessthanseven: (unimpressed)
From: [personal profile] nolessthanseven
Sure, you can! I manage it sometimes. And don't you say anything to that.

Date: 2011-12-09 05:21 am (UTC)
nolessthanseven: ((stoic) a curious soul)
From: [personal profile] nolessthanseven
[she hops off the counter, setting her cup aside.]

Well, if you're going to be like that, I'm going to find someone better to talk to.

Date: 2011-12-09 05:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ischarming.livejournal.com
Fine.

[He'll just frown and be all defensive. And stuff.]

Date: 2011-12-09 05:26 am (UTC)
nolessthanseven: (Default)
From: [personal profile] nolessthanseven
[she stares at him for a long moment, then rolls her eyes and sighs.]

If you dwell on stuff like this, it's just going to eat you up. Trust me - I know. It's done. He's done. You're a Lightwood now, so stop freaking out about Valentine. Okay?

Date: 2011-12-09 05:26 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ischarming.livejournal.com
He is...was my father.

Date: 2011-12-09 08:24 pm (UTC)
nolessthanseven: (amused)
From: [personal profile] nolessthanseven
Not anymore. [she takes a step towards him, placing her hands on his shoulders.] And you're just going to get a bunch of people concerned for your well-being if you keep this up.

Date: 2011-12-09 11:39 pm (UTC)
nolessthanseven: ((happy) a little bit amused)
From: [personal profile] nolessthanseven
[she raises one eyebrow - yeah, she totally believes you, Jace.]

Right. Well, you know where I am, if you want to talk or whatever.

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