“yeah, we are… he’s killed before, kat. when i died, he uh— he killed all of the shadowhunters and malevolent shadows because he was angry. he even killed luca’s brother in the process. it’s the same roy, trust me.”
“ so, you mean to tell me that, because you died, little roy lost his marbles and stabbed people left & right? in a way, i believe it. but—why? i understand where he was coming from, but it doesn’t add up. are you sure he’s himself? a person doesn’t wake up one morning and go nuts like that. ”
“ same difference, sharpnel. whatever you want to call him doesn’t change the fact that you need him dead so that way you can live a long & decent life together with the children you spawn with the visionary. ”
“but don’t you think it’s a bit rash? roy doesn’t hurt people, he’s not a killer. except for that one time, but he had a cause. i don’t think he would want that lifestyle, no matter what’s best for us…”
“ it’s not rash, it's genius! i could help him with that. with two centuries of not killing people, i think i can work him through the urges and teach him right from wrong. i’m not a killer & he doesn’t have to be one either. i’m trying to help you, stella. could you just say yes already? i’ll work as hard as i can to make it painless for him. ”
“but what if he turns out like dimi? you two were a power couple and then he went over the edge. besides, roy would have to agree to it anyway. and he wouldn’t.”
“ he won’t. the bite only brings out a person’s true colors. i didn’t know dmitry as much as i thought i did, stella. i mean, i did, of course, but when i was an ignorant young queen i thought his dominance was love. & it was— sometimes. then i became the dominant one in the relationship & he was angry inside. the bite just brought it out. roy is not at all that way. i believe he would. he would know what is best for you both. ”
“katerina, please don’t tell me you’re thinking what i think you’re thinking.”
“ oh, i’m thinking exactly what you think i’m thinking. don’t deny it. it’s a good idea & you know it. you can be with him for as long as forever lasts. ”
“i’m not exactly the mother-type, kat. i mean, yeah, the idea of having a family with roy… it’s nice enough. but he’s going to age and i’m not. i’m not prepared for that. my children will age and die and i’ll remain eternally 23.”
“ trust me, i could tell. i couldn’t picture you as a mother. ever. in a million years. & you’ll have that much time to have a family. you know——i may be able to help your case. I have a feeling you won’t like it, so i don’t think it’s good to throw it out there. ”
