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#2: Clockwork Devil #2.5 - Jessamine Whines Some More
Jessamine: *sobs* I can't believe this! I was popular, pretty and had everything I ever wanted!! And now my life is ruined!
Tessa: *looks bored* Do you ever shut up?
Jessamine: *puts up her nose* YOU'RE one to talk!
Tessa: *raises an eyebrow* Excuse me? Did you just say something?
Jessamine: I'm better than you'll EVER be! Just LOOK at me!! *twirls*
Tessa: *laughs* Ah...yep. That's why YOU are in a cell and I'M on my way to the dressmakers to order a wedding gown.
Jessamine:...
Tessa: Soooooo?
Jessamine: *sniffs* I am NOT saying sorry!
Tessa: *sighs* You just did.
Jessamine: I - I - you....argh! You and Will!
Tessa: *chokes* EXCUSE me?
Jessamine: You and Will - you're so alike!
Tessa: Uh, no, we are NOTHING alike. Ok? Nothing, nada, nope, never ever ever EVER. Like the very pinnacle of not being alike or made for each other and we're not secretly still in love with one another even though I'm marring his dying best friend. Not. At. All.
Jessamine:...O-k. That was WAY too much information.
Jessamine: *sobs* I can't believe this! I was popular, pretty and had everything I ever wanted!! And now my life is ruined!
Tessa: *looks bored* Do you ever shut up?
Jessamine: *puts up her nose* YOU'RE one to talk!
Tessa: *raises an eyebrow* Excuse me? Did you just say something?
Jessamine: I'm better than you'll EVER be! Just LOOK at me!! *twirls*
Tessa: *laughs* Ah...yep. That's why YOU are in a cell and I'M on my way to the dressmakers to order a wedding gown.
Jessamine:...
Tessa: Soooooo?
Jessamine: *sniffs* I am NOT saying sorry!
Tessa: *sighs* You just did.
Jessamine: I - I - you....argh! You and Will!
Tessa: *chokes* EXCUSE me?
Jessamine: You and Will - you're so alike!
Tessa: Uh, no, we are NOTHING alike. Ok? Nothing, nada, nope, never ever ever EVER. Like the very pinnacle of not being alike or made for each other and we're not secretly still in love with one another even though I'm marring his dying best friend. Not. At. All.
Jessamine:...O-k. That was WAY too much information.

Clockwork Devil #2.5 - Gabriel Fumes
Gabriel: *mutters under his breath*
Tessa: *throwing knife* Sorry; I didn't quite catch that
Gabriel: *mutters louder* I-don't-get-what-you-see-in-him
Tessa: See in whom?
Gabriel: *exasperated* HIM! *points to where Will is reclining, watching the proceedings with amusement* That pox-ridden good-for-nothing Shadowhunter, that's who!
Will: *smirks* Be careful whom you all pox-ridden...how's your father lately? Still consorting with she-devils?
Gabriel: *whirls on Tessa* What on Earth do you see in him?
Tessa: Well, I-
Will: *leans forward*
Gabriel: *looks at her expectantly*
Tessa: ...
Tessa: *coughs*
Tessa: Well, he is...hot.
Gabriel: What does his temperature have to do with anything?
Gabriel: *mutters under his breath*
Tessa: *throwing knife* Sorry; I didn't quite catch that
Gabriel: *mutters louder* I-don't-get-what-you-see-in-him
Tessa: See in whom?
Gabriel: *exasperated* HIM! *points to where Will is reclining, watching the proceedings with amusement* That pox-ridden good-for-nothing Shadowhunter, that's who!
Will: *smirks* Be careful whom you all pox-ridden...how's your father lately? Still consorting with she-devils?
Gabriel: *whirls on Tessa* What on Earth do you see in him?
Tessa: Well, I-
Will: *leans forward*
Gabriel: *looks at her expectantly*
Tessa: ...
Tessa: *coughs*
Tessa: Well, he is...hot.
Gabriel: What does his temperature have to do with anything?
Clockwork Devil #2.5 - Sophie Confesses
Sophie: And I...I
Tessa: *puts an arm around her* Yes, Sophie? (inside: "I bet she is going to confess how much she likes Jem.")
Sophie: I...I read manga.
Tessa: *confused* You read what?
Sophie: *animatedly* Oh it's excellent, miss! All the characters have weird hair colours and brilliant powers...
Tessa: Characters? Like in a play?
Sophie: *still talking* And that's why I had such a crush on Mr Carstairs, because he reminded me of this character in the manga-
Tessa: *stands up* Sophie...do you still like Jem?
Sophie: *blinks* Of course not! I READ manga, but I've moved on now! I'm reading this series called the Hunger Games. There is this character, Finnick Odair and he has sea-green eyes.
Tessa: *eyes wide* And Gideon Lightwood has sea-green eyes!
Sophie: *nods solemnly* A fangirl's biggest dream. A real-life Finnick Odair.
Sophie: And I...I
Tessa: *puts an arm around her* Yes, Sophie? (inside: "I bet she is going to confess how much she likes Jem.")
Sophie: I...I read manga.
Tessa: *confused* You read what?
Sophie: *animatedly* Oh it's excellent, miss! All the characters have weird hair colours and brilliant powers...
Tessa: Characters? Like in a play?
Sophie: *still talking* And that's why I had such a crush on Mr Carstairs, because he reminded me of this character in the manga-
Tessa: *stands up* Sophie...do you still like Jem?
Sophie: *blinks* Of course not! I READ manga, but I've moved on now! I'm reading this series called the Hunger Games. There is this character, Finnick Odair and he has sea-green eyes.
Tessa: *eyes wide* And Gideon Lightwood has sea-green eyes!
Sophie: *nods solemnly* A fangirl's biggest dream. A real-life Finnick Odair.
Clockwork Devil #2.5 - Tessa's Secret
Tessa: *knocks timidly at Will's door* Will?
Will: *looks surprised at finding her there* Tess? What are you doing here? *gives her a small smile*
Tessa: *takes a deep breath* Will...I have something to tell you. I don't know how you will take it though.
Will: *leans closer to her* I think I can take it...*trails off, staring at her lips*
Tessa: Will *breathless*
Will: *moves closer* Yes Tessa?
Tessa: Will...I'm Six-Fingered Nigel.
Will: *jerks away and gasps* WHAT?!
Tessa: *hurriedly* I just wanted to see where you were sneaking off to, so I grabbed a hair off one of these old men I saw lurking in the streets and the name just...fit.
Will: *holds up a hand, trying to process the information* Let me get this straight...there is a real Six-Fingered Nigel? I wasn't just making things up - I wasn't hallucinating?
Tessa: Nope.
Will: *breathes out* Well...I think I might be suffering from a rather horrific shock. *examines his hands* My heart will probably give out any second now. I feel quite faint.
Tessa: *sighs in exasperation* You never give up, do you Will? I am NOT helping you into your rooms and that's final.
Will: *shakes his head and gazes at the ceiling* The woman sees through my pretences!
Tessa: *knocks timidly at Will's door* Will?
Will: *looks surprised at finding her there* Tess? What are you doing here? *gives her a small smile*
Tessa: *takes a deep breath* Will...I have something to tell you. I don't know how you will take it though.
Will: *leans closer to her* I think I can take it...*trails off, staring at her lips*
Tessa: Will *breathless*
Will: *moves closer* Yes Tessa?
Tessa: Will...I'm Six-Fingered Nigel.
Will: *jerks away and gasps* WHAT?!
Tessa: *hurriedly* I just wanted to see where you were sneaking off to, so I grabbed a hair off one of these old men I saw lurking in the streets and the name just...fit.
Will: *holds up a hand, trying to process the information* Let me get this straight...there is a real Six-Fingered Nigel? I wasn't just making things up - I wasn't hallucinating?
Tessa: Nope.
Will: *breathes out* Well...I think I might be suffering from a rather horrific shock. *examines his hands* My heart will probably give out any second now. I feel quite faint.
Tessa: *sighs in exasperation* You never give up, do you Will? I am NOT helping you into your rooms and that's final.
Will: *shakes his head and gazes at the ceiling* The woman sees through my pretences!
Clockwork Devil #2.5 - Charlotte Thinks Names
Charlotte: *sighs in exasperation* No. I put my foot down!
Will: *tilts his head* Really? Because I could swear you're still sitting-
Henry: Charlotte, dear. Do be reasonable.
Charlotte: *voice rising* Absolutely NOT! Our child shall not be named Winifred if it is a girl!
Will: WINIFRED? Why, it's almost as ghastly as Mildred.
Henry: *looks hurt* Mildred was my second choice.
Charlotte: *sighing and rubbing her temple* Henry...can you please forget about it?
Henry: But I have so many planned! There's Winifred-
Will: Which has been ruthlessly cut down in its prime!
Henry: - Agatha, Alfie, Henerott...
Charlotte: By the Angel, Henry, what is Henerott?
Henry: *in a small voice* It's Henry and Charlotte put together.
*Will throws back his head and laughs*
Charlotte: *sighs in exasperation* No. I put my foot down!
Will: *tilts his head* Really? Because I could swear you're still sitting-
Henry: Charlotte, dear. Do be reasonable.
Charlotte: *voice rising* Absolutely NOT! Our child shall not be named Winifred if it is a girl!
Will: WINIFRED? Why, it's almost as ghastly as Mildred.
Henry: *looks hurt* Mildred was my second choice.
Charlotte: *sighing and rubbing her temple* Henry...can you please forget about it?
Henry: But I have so many planned! There's Winifred-
Will: Which has been ruthlessly cut down in its prime!
Henry: - Agatha, Alfie, Henerott...
Charlotte: By the Angel, Henry, what is Henerott?
Henry: *in a small voice* It's Henry and Charlotte put together.
*Will throws back his head and laughs*

Gabriel: *mutters under his breath*
Tessa: *throwing knife* Sorry; I didn't quite catch that
Gabriel: *mutters louder* I-don't-get-what-you-see-in-him
Tessa: S..."
Hilarious! :D *laughs*
Clockwork Devil #2.5 - A Typical Dinner @ The Institute
*ticking of the clock*
Will: *blithely* Ah, Tessa. Pass the sugar will you?
Tessa: Will - you are eating meat.
Will: *stares at her intently* I need something to sweeten up my dreary existence and since sugar is the only thing on hand...?
Tessa: *turns red and practically throws the sugar at him* Here. Take it.
Will: *smirks* Why I don't mind if I do-
Charlotte: *sighs* Henry I am perfectly capable of grabbing the food myself. If this is your way of trying to persuade me to go for Henerott...
Henry: *pouts* But you can't lean over the table like that, dear, it's bad for the baby!
Will: *under is breath* Because Henry would know seeing he was a nurse in another life
Gideon: *grins* That would explain the fashion sense.
Will: *laughs* I like you! *both guys laugh, getting queer looks from Henry who feels out of the loop)
Cecily: Will, stop laughing - you are spoiling my appetite.
Will: Forgive me, Cecily. I will endeavour to remember to put your need to eat before anything I think, say or do.
Cecily: *sweetly* As you should.
Jem: *laughs as Will glares* I like that she can put you in your place!
Will: *gaze roams over Tessa* Yes, well, she is not the only woman to have-
Tessa: *laughs nervously* Alrighty then! I think it's time for a nice stroll. James?
Jem: *smiles at her* Of course, Tessa. Anything for you.
Will: *picking at his food* Anything for you! *mimics in a tone three octaves higher*
Cecily: Wi-ll! My appetite!
Will: A pox on your appetite! A pox on this dinner! A pox on the salt cellar that Henry just knocked over because he was not paying attention! A pox on-
Tessa: Sugar?
Will: *pauses* Now let's not get ahead of ourselves.
*ticking of the clock*
Will: *blithely* Ah, Tessa. Pass the sugar will you?
Tessa: Will - you are eating meat.
Will: *stares at her intently* I need something to sweeten up my dreary existence and since sugar is the only thing on hand...?
Tessa: *turns red and practically throws the sugar at him* Here. Take it.
Will: *smirks* Why I don't mind if I do-
Charlotte: *sighs* Henry I am perfectly capable of grabbing the food myself. If this is your way of trying to persuade me to go for Henerott...
Henry: *pouts* But you can't lean over the table like that, dear, it's bad for the baby!
Will: *under is breath* Because Henry would know seeing he was a nurse in another life
Gideon: *grins* That would explain the fashion sense.
Will: *laughs* I like you! *both guys laugh, getting queer looks from Henry who feels out of the loop)
Cecily: Will, stop laughing - you are spoiling my appetite.
Will: Forgive me, Cecily. I will endeavour to remember to put your need to eat before anything I think, say or do.
Cecily: *sweetly* As you should.
Jem: *laughs as Will glares* I like that she can put you in your place!
Will: *gaze roams over Tessa* Yes, well, she is not the only woman to have-
Tessa: *laughs nervously* Alrighty then! I think it's time for a nice stroll. James?
Jem: *smiles at her* Of course, Tessa. Anything for you.
Will: *picking at his food* Anything for you! *mimics in a tone three octaves higher*
Cecily: Wi-ll! My appetite!
Will: A pox on your appetite! A pox on this dinner! A pox on the salt cellar that Henry just knocked over because he was not paying attention! A pox on-
Tessa: Sugar?
Will: *pauses* Now let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Clockwork Devil #2.5 - Demon Pox
Jem: PLEASE? Just stop it!!
Will: *humming*
Jem: *glares* Will ...
Will: *hums louder*
Jem: *throws up his hands and gets up from his chair*
*Tessa walks in*
Tessa: What is the matter?
Jem: *points accusingly at Will* It's him! He will not cease that infernal racket!!
Will: *raises an eyebrow and keeps humming. Tessa notices he has a piece of paper on the desk before him and is busy writing*
Tessa: What is he doing?
Will: *stops humming* Oh, that is nice of you. Speak of the man in the third person! Go ahead! He won't care! And for your information, both of you, I am busy becoming a musical prodigy.
Jem: *smiles* Do not prodigies normally occur without any effort involved?!
Will: *rolls his eyes* I am recording the words to the greatest song of the century...the DEMON POX SONG!
Tessa: Is that-
Jem: *nods wearily* It is.
Will: It is pure genius! Not only does it prove I was right about a rare medical occurrence, BUT this song will raise awareness of the disease, Brilliant! I may even start up a committee - the POSCWD.
Tessa: *leans forward to see what he is writing* POSCWD?
Will: Yes. POSCWD - Pox On all Shadowhunters Consorting With Demons. Though I WAS going to make it Downworlders...but I changed my mind.*looks up at Tessa through his long eyelashes* Something tells me the latter case has no cure.
Tessa: Hmph.
Jem: PLEASE? Just stop it!!
Will: *humming*
Jem: *glares* Will ...
Will: *hums louder*
Jem: *throws up his hands and gets up from his chair*
*Tessa walks in*
Tessa: What is the matter?
Jem: *points accusingly at Will* It's him! He will not cease that infernal racket!!
Will: *raises an eyebrow and keeps humming. Tessa notices he has a piece of paper on the desk before him and is busy writing*
Tessa: What is he doing?
Will: *stops humming* Oh, that is nice of you. Speak of the man in the third person! Go ahead! He won't care! And for your information, both of you, I am busy becoming a musical prodigy.
Jem: *smiles* Do not prodigies normally occur without any effort involved?!
Will: *rolls his eyes* I am recording the words to the greatest song of the century...the DEMON POX SONG!
Tessa: Is that-
Jem: *nods wearily* It is.
Will: It is pure genius! Not only does it prove I was right about a rare medical occurrence, BUT this song will raise awareness of the disease, Brilliant! I may even start up a committee - the POSCWD.
Tessa: *leans forward to see what he is writing* POSCWD?
Will: Yes. POSCWD - Pox On all Shadowhunters Consorting With Demons. Though I WAS going to make it Downworlders...but I changed my mind.*looks up at Tessa through his long eyelashes* Something tells me the latter case has no cure.
Tessa: Hmph.
Clockwork Devil #2.5 - Male Excellence
Tessa: *sighs* I just cannot get this knife to hit the target.
Will: *appears out of nowhere* Now now, Tess. Where is your characteristic, and often annoying, optimism?
Tessa: *is self-concious of the fact she and Will are basically alone* Umm...it seems to have deserted me. *fingers her necklace* I have been practising it over and over again but it's useless!
Will: *steps closer* I could teach you.
Tessa: No thanks, I'm fine. (Inside: "Please don't come any closer!!")
Will: *grins* I think you'd find me a very good teacher. *raises an eyebrow as Tessa blushes* Gabriel is too blunt. Lacks style. Besides, I can beat him and he's a sorry excuse for a Shadowhunter - I'm a much better example of male excellence than he is!
Tessa: *snorts in an unladylike manner* Male excellence?
Will: *nods wisely* Indeed. I am the prime example of male excellence. Witty, well-read, educated, tall, dark, handsome and not to mention, I have this charismatic air that I've heard leaves women speechless.
Tessa: Oh, I think they're speechless for OTHER reasons *laughs*
Will: *frowns* Are you mocking me?
Tessa: *still laughing* Your overbearing attitude, your innuendo, your horrible attitude towards anything in the slightest bit pure and wholesome as well as your selfish ways would leave any woman speechless.
Will: *gives a slow smile* And yet you continue to speak.
Tessa: *frowns* I am immune to your charms
Will: *steps closer* Than prove it. Let me teach you.
Tessa: *gulps* Ok.
Will: *smiles wickedly* Excellent! Lesson one: grip.
*snakes an arm around her waist, drawing her to him so her back is against his chest and holds her hand in his*
Will: *whispers in her ear* Now hold the knife like THIS *adjusts her grip* and take aim. Aiming is lesson two. See? *she feels him smile* Two lessons learnt in the space of a minute. I am rather brilliant! Are you still quite immune?
Tessa: *clears her throat* Uh...quite.
Will: *with a smile in his voice* Alrighty then. Onto lesson three!
Tessa: *sighs* I just cannot get this knife to hit the target.
Will: *appears out of nowhere* Now now, Tess. Where is your characteristic, and often annoying, optimism?
Tessa: *is self-concious of the fact she and Will are basically alone* Umm...it seems to have deserted me. *fingers her necklace* I have been practising it over and over again but it's useless!
Will: *steps closer* I could teach you.
Tessa: No thanks, I'm fine. (Inside: "Please don't come any closer!!")
Will: *grins* I think you'd find me a very good teacher. *raises an eyebrow as Tessa blushes* Gabriel is too blunt. Lacks style. Besides, I can beat him and he's a sorry excuse for a Shadowhunter - I'm a much better example of male excellence than he is!
Tessa: *snorts in an unladylike manner* Male excellence?
Will: *nods wisely* Indeed. I am the prime example of male excellence. Witty, well-read, educated, tall, dark, handsome and not to mention, I have this charismatic air that I've heard leaves women speechless.
Tessa: Oh, I think they're speechless for OTHER reasons *laughs*
Will: *frowns* Are you mocking me?
Tessa: *still laughing* Your overbearing attitude, your innuendo, your horrible attitude towards anything in the slightest bit pure and wholesome as well as your selfish ways would leave any woman speechless.
Will: *gives a slow smile* And yet you continue to speak.
Tessa: *frowns* I am immune to your charms
Will: *steps closer* Than prove it. Let me teach you.
Tessa: *gulps* Ok.
Will: *smiles wickedly* Excellent! Lesson one: grip.
*snakes an arm around her waist, drawing her to him so her back is against his chest and holds her hand in his*
Will: *whispers in her ear* Now hold the knife like THIS *adjusts her grip* and take aim. Aiming is lesson two. See? *she feels him smile* Two lessons learnt in the space of a minute. I am rather brilliant! Are you still quite immune?
Tessa: *clears her throat* Uh...quite.
Will: *with a smile in his voice* Alrighty then. Onto lesson three!
Rue~alwaysa1directioner~ wrote: "Seriously what is with Will and Demon Pox???!!!! Not that it's not adorable....."
I don't know!! But I know the song off by heart "Demon pox, demon pox, how is it acquired?!" so maybe I'm just as bad!!
I don't know!! But I know the song off by heart "Demon pox, demon pox, how is it acquired?!" so maybe I'm just as bad!!

Clockwork Devil #2.5 - Warlock Mark
Charlotte: As you know, Tessa, we have been trying to decide whether or not you have a warlock mark. So far we have not discovered one-
Will: *wickedly* Though not for lack of trying. *Tessa turns red*
Charlotte: *glares at Will* But I would like you to tell me if you have noticed anything...unusual about your appearance or abilities, lately.
Tessa: *squirms* Well...there really has not been anything unusual about my abilities. They're the same as they always have been.
Will: *shrugs* I do not see what the problem is. She is obviously some kind of warlock. Hence, we should put more effort into finding a mark.
Tessa: *shrewdly* Aren't you just the voice of concern William?
Will: *winks* I do what I can, Tess. Whether it's searching for demons, or searching for warlock marks. I'm an expert when it comes to these kinds of things.
Charlotte: I doubt we will need your skills or expertise in this area of searching Will.
Will: *laughs* Oh, I think you do.
Tessa: For once and for all - I do not have a warlock mark! And I certainly do not need YOUR help, Will, in finding one.
Will: *smiles* Oh well. Just remember - the offer is always there.
Charlotte: As you know, Tessa, we have been trying to decide whether or not you have a warlock mark. So far we have not discovered one-
Will: *wickedly* Though not for lack of trying. *Tessa turns red*
Charlotte: *glares at Will* But I would like you to tell me if you have noticed anything...unusual about your appearance or abilities, lately.
Tessa: *squirms* Well...there really has not been anything unusual about my abilities. They're the same as they always have been.
Will: *shrugs* I do not see what the problem is. She is obviously some kind of warlock. Hence, we should put more effort into finding a mark.
Tessa: *shrewdly* Aren't you just the voice of concern William?
Will: *winks* I do what I can, Tess. Whether it's searching for demons, or searching for warlock marks. I'm an expert when it comes to these kinds of things.
Charlotte: I doubt we will need your skills or expertise in this area of searching Will.
Will: *laughs* Oh, I think you do.
Tessa: For once and for all - I do not have a warlock mark! And I certainly do not need YOUR help, Will, in finding one.
Will: *smiles* Oh well. Just remember - the offer is always there.
Clockwork Devil #2.5 - Descendants
Jem: You know Will, I was thinking...
Will: *sits up* That Tessa is really not the type of girl you'd fancy marrying and you're thinking of calling the engagement off? I completely agree with you, James, just like on anything else-
Jem: *coughs* Ah...no. I was GOING to say, that I was thinking about descendants. Whether years and years from now, our descendants would be anything like us.
Will: *laughs* Oh, yes. I can imagine Gabriel Lightwood's descendants! Daddy's boys with no backbone - a bunch of spineless gits, really, with horrible sense in fashion and with no makings of a Shadowhunter. Oh, and with broken arms.
Jem: Broken arms?
Will: That'll be a gift from all of MY descendants! *laughs*
Jem: *rolls his eyes* And I can imagine what they would be like.
Will: *nods solemnly* Oh yes. My descendants would be dazzlingly handsome, skilled, witty and would be like the knights of old, always saving the day.
Jem: So in other words...they would be the spitting image of your image of yourself?!
Will: *grins* Precisely! *leans back in his chair and props up his feet* Would not the world be a better place if it were full of Herondales like myself?
Jem: I shudder at the thought!
Jem: You know Will, I was thinking...
Will: *sits up* That Tessa is really not the type of girl you'd fancy marrying and you're thinking of calling the engagement off? I completely agree with you, James, just like on anything else-
Jem: *coughs* Ah...no. I was GOING to say, that I was thinking about descendants. Whether years and years from now, our descendants would be anything like us.
Will: *laughs* Oh, yes. I can imagine Gabriel Lightwood's descendants! Daddy's boys with no backbone - a bunch of spineless gits, really, with horrible sense in fashion and with no makings of a Shadowhunter. Oh, and with broken arms.
Jem: Broken arms?
Will: That'll be a gift from all of MY descendants! *laughs*
Jem: *rolls his eyes* And I can imagine what they would be like.
Will: *nods solemnly* Oh yes. My descendants would be dazzlingly handsome, skilled, witty and would be like the knights of old, always saving the day.
Jem: So in other words...they would be the spitting image of your image of yourself?!
Will: *grins* Precisely! *leans back in his chair and props up his feet* Would not the world be a better place if it were full of Herondales like myself?
Jem: I shudder at the thought!

Jem: You know Will, I was thinking...
Will: *sits up* That Tessa is really not the type of girl you'd fancy marrying and you're thinking of calling the engagemen..."
*bursts out laughing* oh the irony with alec and jace..
Clockwork Devil #2.5 - The Claws Come Out
Cecily: So - you are Jem's betrothed, Miss Gray? *she sits on a chair, a book lying unopened in her lap*
Tessa: *looks surprised* Uh...yes.
Cecily: *raises an eyebrow* Really? No offence meant but you do not really seem his type.
Tessa: *feels agitated and turns to find a book* It is hard not to be offended by your statement. For what do you know of Jem's type anyway?
Cecily: *smirks* No doubt, he needs someone musically inclined, able to listen, someone devoted to him, someone who has the same kind of soul...someone who strengthens him.
Tessa: And what makes you think that I none of these things?
Cecily: *shrugs* I never said you WEREN'T. I just said you do not seem his type. You seem more...Will's type, actually.
Tessa: *is glad her back is to Cecily* Hmm?
Cecily: *smirking in a Will-like manner* You seem more the bookish, witty, day-dreaming and obsessive type. The kind of person to fall headlong into things, like Will.
Tessa: *laughs uneasily* You are SO FUNNY!! Why, you almost make it sound like I actually cared to know what Will and I have in common. Not that I do. I don't. Really. I don't. I am definitely Jem's type and he is mine.
Cecily: *still smiling* If you say so...though, for the record, if you realise that Jem ISN'T your type, I'm always here to pick up the pieces whilst you go off and cavort with Will.
Tessa: *splutters* EXCUSE ME? Why you little-
*Charlotte walks in*
Tessa: -ray of sunshine! Aren't you just the most darling thing!
Charlotte: *smiles* Everything alright here?
Will: *walks in and sees Tessa and Cecily staring at each other, both wearing fake smiles* My God! Nothing frightens me more than two strong willed women! I think I'll just leave now...
Cecily: Actually, I was just leaving to go check on Jem-
Tessa: - which I will relieve you of, since he is MY fiance-
Cecily: But you aren't skilled in the art of nursing-
Tessa: Well neither are you, you little-
Cecily: I WAS GOING TO SEE HIM FIRST!
Tessa: NO, I WAS!
Tessa and Cecily: *whirl around* WILL! TELL HER I WAS FIRST!
Will: *hands up* Leave me out of this, if you please!
Cecily: So - you are Jem's betrothed, Miss Gray? *she sits on a chair, a book lying unopened in her lap*
Tessa: *looks surprised* Uh...yes.
Cecily: *raises an eyebrow* Really? No offence meant but you do not really seem his type.
Tessa: *feels agitated and turns to find a book* It is hard not to be offended by your statement. For what do you know of Jem's type anyway?
Cecily: *smirks* No doubt, he needs someone musically inclined, able to listen, someone devoted to him, someone who has the same kind of soul...someone who strengthens him.
Tessa: And what makes you think that I none of these things?
Cecily: *shrugs* I never said you WEREN'T. I just said you do not seem his type. You seem more...Will's type, actually.
Tessa: *is glad her back is to Cecily* Hmm?
Cecily: *smirking in a Will-like manner* You seem more the bookish, witty, day-dreaming and obsessive type. The kind of person to fall headlong into things, like Will.
Tessa: *laughs uneasily* You are SO FUNNY!! Why, you almost make it sound like I actually cared to know what Will and I have in common. Not that I do. I don't. Really. I don't. I am definitely Jem's type and he is mine.
Cecily: *still smiling* If you say so...though, for the record, if you realise that Jem ISN'T your type, I'm always here to pick up the pieces whilst you go off and cavort with Will.
Tessa: *splutters* EXCUSE ME? Why you little-
*Charlotte walks in*
Tessa: -ray of sunshine! Aren't you just the most darling thing!
Charlotte: *smiles* Everything alright here?
Will: *walks in and sees Tessa and Cecily staring at each other, both wearing fake smiles* My God! Nothing frightens me more than two strong willed women! I think I'll just leave now...
Cecily: Actually, I was just leaving to go check on Jem-
Tessa: - which I will relieve you of, since he is MY fiance-
Cecily: But you aren't skilled in the art of nursing-
Tessa: Well neither are you, you little-
Cecily: I WAS GOING TO SEE HIM FIRST!
Tessa: NO, I WAS!
Tessa and Cecily: *whirl around* WILL! TELL HER I WAS FIRST!
Will: *hands up* Leave me out of this, if you please!

you should post more of these!!!!! please? *batts eyelashes* with a cherry on top?
-Anna xxx
Clockwork Devil #2.5 - Best Man
Jem: *coughs* Ah...William
Will: *doesn't look up from his book* Yes, Jem?
Jem: I have a favour to ask you...
Will: *sits up* Is this about Tessa again-
Jem: Ah, no.
Will: *deflates*. Oh.
Jem: It's actually about me. You see...*takes a deep breath* I want you to be my best man.
Will: YOU WANT ME TO BE YOUR WHAT?!
Jem: I know, you do not like ceremonies such as...
Will: No, no, no, no, no...you misunderstand me! *stands up* I, um, do not have anything against wedding ceremonies. I love 'em! It's just that there are a few things in my life that I won't do. Intentionally going through heart-rendering pain is one of them, followed by watching another man take my girl and then finished up by not ever EVER letting that guy know what he'd just done completely tore me apart.
Jem: I...do not get where this is going...
Will: *sighs* I know you don't.
Jem: So is that a no?
Will: That is the mother of all 'no's'.
Jem: But...but your my parabati!
Will: *laughs bitterly* Yep. I am. And it's killing me to stand in the same room as you let alone be your best man!
Jem: *confused* I'm still not getting this...
Will: Let me tell you a story!
Jem: What?!
Will: *ignores him* There was once a devilishly handsome, incredibly talented, utterly gorgeous (did I mention he was heaven-sent?) young man. He thought he was cursed because a ******* demon told him he was ****** cursed to never ***** be allowed to love anyone or to be loved. So he suffers...attractively...alone. He has a friend. A GOOD friend. A friend who, whilst this troubled handsome hero suffers to find a way around the curse to be with the girl he loves, decides to COURT the girl behind the hero's back!!! And then he MARRIES her for no ****** reason!! And with his heart broken, the hero now has to go through life being wretchedly beautiful and alone! How. Do. You. Like. THAT. Story?!
Jem: That was pretty...intense.
Will: *throws himself onto the lounge* Yeah. It was.
Jem: *looks troubled* It felt so...real.
Will: *snorts* It should.
Jem: And...heartbreaking!
Will: *sighs* That it is...
Jem: It makes me realise how lucky I am to have Tessa and how lucky I am to have you. Imagine if I were like that hero and you stole Tessa from me! *gets up and hugs Will* You're the best friend ever!
Will: What?!! Wait...what?!!
Jem: I completely understand, Will. You're afraid to fail as a friend. But by not being like that horrible other friend in the story, you ARE a good friend!
Will: You, *he drops his head into his hands* are mental!
Jem: *coughs* Ah...William
Will: *doesn't look up from his book* Yes, Jem?
Jem: I have a favour to ask you...
Will: *sits up* Is this about Tessa again-
Jem: Ah, no.
Will: *deflates*. Oh.
Jem: It's actually about me. You see...*takes a deep breath* I want you to be my best man.
Will: YOU WANT ME TO BE YOUR WHAT?!
Jem: I know, you do not like ceremonies such as...
Will: No, no, no, no, no...you misunderstand me! *stands up* I, um, do not have anything against wedding ceremonies. I love 'em! It's just that there are a few things in my life that I won't do. Intentionally going through heart-rendering pain is one of them, followed by watching another man take my girl and then finished up by not ever EVER letting that guy know what he'd just done completely tore me apart.
Jem: I...do not get where this is going...
Will: *sighs* I know you don't.
Jem: So is that a no?
Will: That is the mother of all 'no's'.
Jem: But...but your my parabati!
Will: *laughs bitterly* Yep. I am. And it's killing me to stand in the same room as you let alone be your best man!
Jem: *confused* I'm still not getting this...
Will: Let me tell you a story!
Jem: What?!
Will: *ignores him* There was once a devilishly handsome, incredibly talented, utterly gorgeous (did I mention he was heaven-sent?) young man. He thought he was cursed because a ******* demon told him he was ****** cursed to never ***** be allowed to love anyone or to be loved. So he suffers...attractively...alone. He has a friend. A GOOD friend. A friend who, whilst this troubled handsome hero suffers to find a way around the curse to be with the girl he loves, decides to COURT the girl behind the hero's back!!! And then he MARRIES her for no ****** reason!! And with his heart broken, the hero now has to go through life being wretchedly beautiful and alone! How. Do. You. Like. THAT. Story?!
Jem: That was pretty...intense.
Will: *throws himself onto the lounge* Yeah. It was.
Jem: *looks troubled* It felt so...real.
Will: *snorts* It should.
Jem: And...heartbreaking!
Will: *sighs* That it is...
Jem: It makes me realise how lucky I am to have Tessa and how lucky I am to have you. Imagine if I were like that hero and you stole Tessa from me! *gets up and hugs Will* You're the best friend ever!
Will: What?!! Wait...what?!!
Jem: I completely understand, Will. You're afraid to fail as a friend. But by not being like that horrible other friend in the story, you ARE a good friend!
Will: You, *he drops his head into his hands* are mental!

haha but i'm sure will would be jem's best man if jem asked :)
Anna wrote: "THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!! hahaha *dying of laughter* that was perfect! when jem says you're the best friend everi kept hearing in suzie from phineas and ferb voice : "YOU'RE THE BESTEST FRIEND E..."
OMG - I love Phineas and ferb too!!! We're soul sisters!!! BTW, I e-mailed you Anna Dressed in Blood so I hope you enjoy it!!!:D
OMG - I love Phineas and ferb too!!! We're soul sisters!!! BTW, I e-mailed you Anna Dressed in Blood so I hope you enjoy it!!!:D



yes! YES!!! she's so amazing and creative!!! i look forward to reading her book!!!
Clockwork Devil #2.5 - The Game
Tessa: *reading a book*
Will: *supposedly reading a book*
Tessa: *feels someone staring and looks up*
Will: *reading*
Tessa: *shakes her head and goes back to reading*
Tessa: ...
Tessa: *again feels that feeling and glances over at Will*
Will: *reading studiously*
Tessa: *returns to reading, agitated*
Will: *sneaks a glance at Tessa from over his book*
Tessa: *whips her head up* "I knew it!!" *she snaps the book closed* "I KNEW someone was staring at me! What in the Dickens are you doing Will?"
Will: *affronted* "Me? I'm not doing anything!"
Tessa: *laughs* "Oh, no you don't! I know you were staring at me the entire time!"
Will: "Ah, no I wasn't." *smirks* "Are you daydreaming again Tess?"
Tessa: ...
Tessa: "I...well, I think that that is-"
Tessa: ...
Will: "Hmm?"
Tessa: *opens book and turns to a new chapter, blushing furiously.* "Nevermind."
Tessa: *reading a book*
Will: *supposedly reading a book*
Tessa: *feels someone staring and looks up*
Will: *reading*
Tessa: *shakes her head and goes back to reading*
Tessa: ...
Tessa: *again feels that feeling and glances over at Will*
Will: *reading studiously*
Tessa: *returns to reading, agitated*
Will: *sneaks a glance at Tessa from over his book*
Tessa: *whips her head up* "I knew it!!" *she snaps the book closed* "I KNEW someone was staring at me! What in the Dickens are you doing Will?"
Will: *affronted* "Me? I'm not doing anything!"
Tessa: *laughs* "Oh, no you don't! I know you were staring at me the entire time!"
Will: "Ah, no I wasn't." *smirks* "Are you daydreaming again Tess?"
Tessa: ...
Tessa: "I...well, I think that that is-"
Tessa: ...
Will: "Hmm?"
Tessa: *opens book and turns to a new chapter, blushing furiously.* "Nevermind."
Clockwork Devil #2.5 - Kindred Spirits
Tessa: *looks up, sighing wearily* You came.
Magnus: Yes, I did. I'm put out too - in the middle of a rather enthralling conversation with Woolsey Scott about ducks when the message came. So here I am in all my warlock glory. What can I do for the sensible Miss Gray?
Tessa: This is not an easy request I'm going to make of you
Magnus: *wryly* I think I have experienced something similar before, Miss Gray. People coming to me in the midst of a crisis seems to be my ever-present forecast.
Tessa: *looks at her hands* I want-
Magnus: *holds up a hand* To be human?
Tessa: *stares at him wide-eyed* How did you-?
Magnus: *raises an eyebrow* I am older than that tacky overgrown tree that stands sentinel outside of the window you sit by, Miss Gray. I have seen the expression you wear on many faces. Why, *he adds, glancing aside* I have seen it on myself.
Tessa: *stands up* I must know if there is hope. For me. For Jem. For anyone with whom I may come in contact with. I...I can no longer deal with this sense of dread. *laughs sadly* I keep thinking of how tomorrow will not be the end, and how the next day will stretch. And then, years on, people I love will die. And I will still be here. Centuries from now I will STILL BE HERE. Everything that means, or meant, anything to me will be GONE.
Magnus: *sighs* Miss Gray...I wish I could answer you differently...
Tessa: *slightly hysterical* There MUST be a way!
Magnus: *pauses. Thinks about the rumours he has heard. Thinks of the secret to reversing immortality whispered to him in the dead of night by a certain vampiress. And then looks at the pitiful girl before him and stops himself from telling her the truth.* I am most sorry.
Tessa: *turns to stare listlessly out of the window*
Magnus: *can tell she is crying and feels a stab of regret* It is better not to mess with Fate and what is, Miss Gray. Many a time I have contemplated ending this. Dying. Killing myself. *shrugs when Tessa turns to stare at him in amazement* It happens. But we learn to live with our lot in life, Miss Gray. I suggest you learn to, too.
*Tessa bites her lips and swallows her sob. Magnus turns is hat in his hands and gets to his feet*
Magnus: *bowing low* Good day, Miss Gray. We are not dissimilar you and I.
Tessa: *whispers* I believe we are...I only want to live. You want to exist.
*Magnus pauses at the threshold to the door and then leaves without looking back*
Tessa: *looks up, sighing wearily* You came.
Magnus: Yes, I did. I'm put out too - in the middle of a rather enthralling conversation with Woolsey Scott about ducks when the message came. So here I am in all my warlock glory. What can I do for the sensible Miss Gray?
Tessa: This is not an easy request I'm going to make of you
Magnus: *wryly* I think I have experienced something similar before, Miss Gray. People coming to me in the midst of a crisis seems to be my ever-present forecast.
Tessa: *looks at her hands* I want-
Magnus: *holds up a hand* To be human?
Tessa: *stares at him wide-eyed* How did you-?
Magnus: *raises an eyebrow* I am older than that tacky overgrown tree that stands sentinel outside of the window you sit by, Miss Gray. I have seen the expression you wear on many faces. Why, *he adds, glancing aside* I have seen it on myself.
Tessa: *stands up* I must know if there is hope. For me. For Jem. For anyone with whom I may come in contact with. I...I can no longer deal with this sense of dread. *laughs sadly* I keep thinking of how tomorrow will not be the end, and how the next day will stretch. And then, years on, people I love will die. And I will still be here. Centuries from now I will STILL BE HERE. Everything that means, or meant, anything to me will be GONE.
Magnus: *sighs* Miss Gray...I wish I could answer you differently...
Tessa: *slightly hysterical* There MUST be a way!
Magnus: *pauses. Thinks about the rumours he has heard. Thinks of the secret to reversing immortality whispered to him in the dead of night by a certain vampiress. And then looks at the pitiful girl before him and stops himself from telling her the truth.* I am most sorry.
Tessa: *turns to stare listlessly out of the window*
Magnus: *can tell she is crying and feels a stab of regret* It is better not to mess with Fate and what is, Miss Gray. Many a time I have contemplated ending this. Dying. Killing myself. *shrugs when Tessa turns to stare at him in amazement* It happens. But we learn to live with our lot in life, Miss Gray. I suggest you learn to, too.
*Tessa bites her lips and swallows her sob. Magnus turns is hat in his hands and gets to his feet*
Magnus: *bowing low* Good day, Miss Gray. We are not dissimilar you and I.
Tessa: *whispers* I believe we are...I only want to live. You want to exist.
*Magnus pauses at the threshold to the door and then leaves without looking back*
Clockwork Devil #2.5 - Serenading To the Grave
Bridget: *humming*
*Jem and Tessa walk into the kitchens talking*
Jem: ...And I was thinking that perhaps we could go on a big picnic-
Tessa: *picking up an apple out of a basket on the table* All of us?
Jem: *ducks his head, blushing* I thought it would be best, seeing that we aren't exactly married yet and our affections could...heighten.
Tessa: *smiles at him affectionately* What did I do to deserve you, James Carstairs?
Bridget: *absentmindedly*
“Must I go bound while you go free
Must I love a man who doesn’t love me
Must I be born with so little art
As to love a man who’ll break my heart?”
Jem: *whispers to Tessa* Isn't she merry?
Tessa: *pale* Indeed.
Jem: *cheerily* So I'll just tell Will about it and then we can start organising...I'll just put it past Charlotte...
Bridget: *quietly but Tessa still hears*
Said, ‘Saw ye my Father?
And saw ye my Mother?
And saw ye my brother John?
And saw ye the lad that I love best,
and his name it is Sweet William?’”
Tessa: *trying to be cheerful despite a sinking feeling* What are you singing, Bridget?
Bridget: *looks up slowly* Songs, miss. Songs of sorrow, songs of love..*looks back to her work and sings*
How should I your true love know
From another one?
By his cockle hat and staff
And his sandal shoon.
He is dead and gone, lady.
He is dead and gone;
At his head a grass-green turf,
At his heels a stone.
*Tessa looks away and tries to hide her feelings and nods encouragingly as Jem speaks - all the while thinking of a handsome youth with eyes the colour of sapphires...eyes filled with tears, pleading with her to stay*
Bridget: *humming*
*Jem and Tessa walk into the kitchens talking*
Jem: ...And I was thinking that perhaps we could go on a big picnic-
Tessa: *picking up an apple out of a basket on the table* All of us?
Jem: *ducks his head, blushing* I thought it would be best, seeing that we aren't exactly married yet and our affections could...heighten.
Tessa: *smiles at him affectionately* What did I do to deserve you, James Carstairs?
Bridget: *absentmindedly*
“Must I go bound while you go free
Must I love a man who doesn’t love me
Must I be born with so little art
As to love a man who’ll break my heart?”
Jem: *whispers to Tessa* Isn't she merry?
Tessa: *pale* Indeed.
Jem: *cheerily* So I'll just tell Will about it and then we can start organising...I'll just put it past Charlotte...
Bridget: *quietly but Tessa still hears*
Said, ‘Saw ye my Father?
And saw ye my Mother?
And saw ye my brother John?
And saw ye the lad that I love best,
and his name it is Sweet William?’”
Tessa: *trying to be cheerful despite a sinking feeling* What are you singing, Bridget?
Bridget: *looks up slowly* Songs, miss. Songs of sorrow, songs of love..*looks back to her work and sings*
How should I your true love know
From another one?
By his cockle hat and staff
And his sandal shoon.
He is dead and gone, lady.
He is dead and gone;
At his head a grass-green turf,
At his heels a stone.
*Tessa looks away and tries to hide her feelings and nods encouragingly as Jem speaks - all the while thinking of a handsome youth with eyes the colour of sapphires...eyes filled with tears, pleading with her to stay*

ohmigoodness this whole situation is SO sad!!!!! ahhhhh!!!!! Tessa HAS to be with Will! She just has to!! But, I love Jem and don't want him hurt.... ARG!!!!!! I'm so conflicted and I can't even imagine what Tessa must be feeling! But..I think I could definitely deal with that if I got to be with Will......<3 *sigh*
Anna wrote: "THANK YOU!!!
ohmigoodness this whole situation is SO sad!!!!! ahhhhh!!!!! Tessa HAS to be with Will! She just has to!! But, I love Jem and don't want him hurt.... ARG!!!!!! I'm so conflicted and I ..."
*coughs* Ah hmm...you mean if I got to be with Will, right?!!! :D After all I am unofficially engaged to Will Herondale...though I totally ship him and Tessa!
ohmigoodness this whole situation is SO sad!!!!! ahhhhh!!!!! Tessa HAS to be with Will! She just has to!! But, I love Jem and don't want him hurt.... ARG!!!!!! I'm so conflicted and I ..."
*coughs* Ah hmm...you mean if I got to be with Will, right?!!! :D After all I am unofficially engaged to Will Herondale...though I totally ship him and Tessa!

Anna wrote: "Puh-lease! We are practically married! I've got the innovations, decorations, dress, reception area, location, the dj, catering, bridesmaids, MOB, FOB, maid of honor,...now I just have to tell the ..."
*smirks* I already sent out the invitations - I didn't need to notify the groom because he already proposed! The wedding shall be exclusive and secluded...I'll send you an invite :)
*smirks* I already sent out the invitations - I didn't need to notify the groom because he already proposed! The wedding shall be exclusive and secluded...I'll send you an invite :)

Zoe wrote: "I love these cute and hilarious snippets! You have such a great imagination =)"
Thank you :)
Thank you :)
My first one: Clockwork Devil #2.5- Will and Jem have a Chat
Jem: “You are my parabatai,” he said. “You said once I could ask anything of you.”(actual quote).
Will: *uneasy* Go for it, Jem.
Jem: *takes a deep breath* I want you to be there for Tessa
Will's reaction: *blinks* Ah...what?
Jem: *hurriedly* I know, I know - it's alot to ask, but if you could just take care of her...you are under no obligation to, Will, but if you would...
Will: *slings an arm around Jem's shoulders* Of COURSE, my good man!! I shall do everything in my power for Tessa - I'll stick to her side like glue, take her to balls, buy her a library for her own personal use, marry her even-
Jem: *laughs uneasily* Now let's not get ahead of ourselves here. I'm not dead yet!
Will: *stops talking* Damn it- I mean, you're right. I think we'll have plenty of time to talk about this *cough* serious business later.