[ Clary has, of course, been worried over Poe — he's been through so much in the time she's been in the city and it feels like it's unrelenting — but she also understands that he needs time to process, whatever that means. So she does her best to give him space, admittedly busying herself with extra shifts at Pose and the Scratch, distracting herself the best way she can.
Even when they're together, she tries to just be with him, to let Poe take what he needs from their time without pushing for anything more.
It's a really weird situation to be in, knowing that the guy she cares about — the guy she loves — is mourning the loss of his girlfriend. But it's not like things have been uncomplicated with them from day one, so she takes it in stride, just like the rest of it. And she certainly doesn't expect anything to change, though she'd be lying if the thought of having more time with Poe didn't make her stomach flutter with excitement.
Just like the text he sends does, pulling her focus from the schedule she'd been working on for the studio. ]
Now? Or is this you asking me to clear my plans for the evening?
oh i'm sorry was this supposed to be an easy/quick text convo??? whoops
Even when they're together, she tries to just be with him, to let Poe take what he needs from their time without pushing for anything more.
It's a really weird situation to be in, knowing that the guy she cares about — the guy she loves — is mourning the loss of his girlfriend. But it's not like things have been uncomplicated with them from day one, so she takes it in stride, just like the rest of it. And she certainly doesn't expect anything to change, though she'd be lying if the thought of having more time with Poe didn't make her stomach flutter with excitement.
Just like the text he sends does, pulling her focus from the schedule she'd been working on for the studio. ]
Now?
Or is this you asking me to clear my plans for the evening?