[He loves that she stays. Taako knows, deep down, it's his fault as much as hers for the way they've grown and changed, the pushing of fate and time. Maybe this is just what growing up means, but it doesn't mean he likes it any better.

But she's here. It will always be better because she's here.

(He will never let her leave again.)]

Oh please, you think I'm cleaning this? Nah. Into the sink babe, make boysquad do it in the morning as payment.

[But he does smile at her, just gentle enough. They'll be okay.]

C'mon, chop chop, let's get some shit mixed and prep for Magnus' delighted screams. We're gonna rock it, babe.