Because of fear. And the prejudices we've all been taught to have.
We can stand on our own, Mom. Max is under Izzy's wing, and you know I won't let anything happen to either of them. That includes you, too. I'll put anyone who has comments in their place.
That's what matters, Alec. You learn from your mistakes. That sets you apart from so many people.
We thought we had a good reason for the things we did. I know it doesn't excuse anything, but we didn't think we were making the world an unsafe place for you to live. That's not what we wanted.
I believe you would. You've come a long way, Alec.
I'm not sure it was like this from the start. I think we let it get this bad. From arrogance or whatever you'd like to call it. It's a problem to be fixed now.
How it started doesn't really matter. Point is, things can't keep going on as they have. So yes. It's a problem to be fixed, and I plan on doing what I can to do that.
Other people have tried without success. I'm sure they told you as much.
I used to think I had to be tough on you because you were my child. Now I think it's not just strength we're supposed to impart to our children. I want to do better.
You're more patient than some. No doubt they would have seen the first hint of any kind of failure as a reason to assume it wouldn't work. Maybe not Lucian. But he's had so many other things on his mind.
Doing better is my goal. I will try, Alec. You have my word.
I think we're all motivated by wanting to see the same thing. It helps, that they also want a change, that they have even more reason to work toward one. I just want to help them get through to the Clave, kind of like being a bridge.
We gave them reason. I wish I could say I'm hopeful the Clave will understand that, but I'm still coming to grips with it myself. It may be a long road just getting to that point.
Not since the meeting. I thought I might try, but maybe it's better if I give it some more time.
I think it will be awhile before I'm deserving of thanks, but thank you for saying as much. You're a good man.
Downworlders have a say in the laws that govern them. Shadowhunters are held accountable to the same degree Downworlders are. Everyone's judged on the same basis.
Luke is fair. He'll hear you out if what you're saying makes sense.
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Because of fear. And the prejudices we've all been taught to have.
We can stand on our own, Mom. Max is under Izzy's wing, and you know I won't let anything happen to either of them. That includes you, too. I'll put anyone who has comments in their place.
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We thought we had a good reason for the things we did. I know it doesn't excuse anything, but we didn't think we were making the world an unsafe place for you to live. That's not what we wanted.
I believe you would. You've come a long way, Alec.
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It's always unsafe to think you're superior to others simply because of your blood status. But I think you see that now.
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I do. It's not been a pleasant road getting here, but I do.
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[ finally, he doesn't say, but he thinks it. ]
I don't think any of this is going to be pleasant. We have years to undo. Centuries. And it's going to be constant work
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I'm sorry we put that burned on your generation's shoulders. It encourages me to know you and your siblings have never been the type to give up.
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We're not. You taught us that, you know.
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Not in the kindest of ways, perhaps.
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So yes. It's a problem to be fixed, and I plan on doing what I can to do that.
Better than some.
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I used to think I had to be tough on you because you were my child. Now I think it's not just strength we're supposed to impart to our children. I want to do better.
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You have enough on your plate right now to linger on things that are too late to change. You're already doing better.
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Doing better is my goal. I will try, Alec. You have my word.
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kind of like being a bridge.
Have you spoken to him recently?
I believe you. Thank you, mom.
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Not since the meeting. I thought I might try, but maybe it's better if I give it some more time.
I think it will be awhile before I'm deserving of thanks, but thank you for saying as much. You're a good man.
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I think you should try again.
It means a lot that you're trying. That's deserving of thanks.
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Do you? Maybe I will. I can surely make some time to see him when I'm in the city again.
I'll try to remember that. It helps me stay on track, remembering why I'm doing what I'm doing.
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Luke is fair. He'll hear you out if what you're saying makes sense.
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He was in an awful hurry to get away the last time we tried to talk.
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It was the day of the cabinet, wasn't it? There was a lot on his mind.
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You're right. I'm sure he has a lot on his mind every day though. Especially lately.