[ His nose wrinkles in playful response to the kiss and for a moment there is a playful spark in the warlock's eyes. But when Jace asks his question, there's a momentary pause wherein that glimmer fades. He hesitates, just briefly; he doesn't want to drag down a conversation, but he also doesn't want to sidestep Jace's inquiry. It doesn't feel right. ]
I've been better. [ It's true, but at the same time, he has to shrug, easy and unforced. ]
But I've been worse, too. I'm... It's getting easier being without her.
[ Easier, not easy. Because it was far, far, far from easy. ]
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I've been better. [ It's true, but at the same time, he has to shrug, easy and unforced. ]
But I've been worse, too. I'm... It's getting easier being without her.
[ Easier, not easy. Because it was far, far, far from easy. ]