#AND EMMA IS A CARSTAIRS TOO

[jemsbitch]

Emma carstairs and Julian blackthorn are just tessa and Jem in another font while jace and clary is Tessa and Will but y’all aren’t ready for this conversation yet

[clockwork-carstairs]

the dark artifices has so many moments that just floor me. when diana opens up to gwyn and he tells her she’s the bravest woman he’s ever met and gently asks, Can I hold you? when kieran feels betrayed and mark kneels in front of him to ask for forgiveness and tells him I love you, I wish you could believe me. when julian says to emma “I’ll love you if I never touch you” and emma thinks, I love you more than starlight. kieran telling mark “you are all that exists on the earth and under the sky that I do love.” julian telling dru that “you’re the heart of this family”. ty and kit being each other’s reasons to stay. livvy’s protectiveness over ty; livvy telling julian she wants to be like him. kierarktina dancing together and all being stunned after. there is just such fierce and fragile love in this series in so many different forms, i’m so soft for all of them

[wikitpowers]

kit herondale’s instagram posts ->

[marrr444]

...and into the depths of her brain it went, never to be thought again

(even though if it hadn't it would have probably saved them some trouble...)

[garvalhaminho]

the carstairs family when the buselevators family walks in:

[witchlingcirce]

Emma is the type of person to have a yellow iPhone because it reminds her of Cortana

[helenofblackthorns]

my toxic trait is knowing & understanding how cousin naming conventions work (I just read an old ask where CC said Jem & Emma are 6th cousins once removed)

[balladofbells]

This is going to stay with me forever

[threefuckencrowsinaleatherjacket]

Jsjshdsjsj I’m not saying the way Kit talks when he’s first introduced is giving cowboy but

[mal3ctr4sh5eva]

“And if we don’t have energy runes, we’ll have to get our energy the old fashioned way”

Mark looked puzzled. “Drugs?”

“Chocolate,” Emma said. “I brought chocolate.”

- Lord of Shadows, Cassandra Clare

[clockwork-carstairs]

most of the main tsc guys are pretty stressed out but lady midnight julian is like, next level. he’s running an institute without anyone knowing, raising a bunch of kids including angsty teenagers and a 7 year old, hiding literally illegal feelings for his parabatai with everything to lose if he doesn’t (and also believing she’ll never return his feelings), while also supporting mark who’s recalibrating to the human world and trying to make sure the kitchen isn’t on fire at any moment and that all the kids are fed and doing okay and protecting them from potential danger all while not even being an adult. like this poor guy. most tsc guys are stretched pretty thin but julian’s holding on to like a single thread here. he needs a break😭

[wikitpowers]

*sighs* i want what they have 🫶🏻

(they’re just too funny together istg)

[marrr444]

There are some great ship names out there but.... Blackstairs? *Chefs kiss*

[cabeswaterdrowned]

lolz at Julian opening the room to his Emma-painting room like he’s opening up a murder closet at least he’s self aware about it xd

[inkedbydave]

MY HEADCANONS ON THE TDA CHARACTER'S MUSIC TASTE :3

Part I - Julian, Emma, Ty, Kit, Dru and Livvy

(comment if you want to see me do a part II or one with characters from TMI cuz I'm not sure I will do it by myself if no one's interested in it, i just had to get these out of my head)

Julian Blackthorn: I think Julian would gravitate toward grunge and nu-metal because of their raw emotion and intensity. He’s constantly under pressure and carries a lot of emotional weight, so bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains would resonate with his introspection and struggles. He’d also appreciate the angsty energy of Linkin Park and the chaotic rebellion of Sex Pistols(this one is basically canon with that one official drawing from SoBH).

Some examples: Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden, Alive by Pearl Jam, In The End by Linkin Park, No Feelings by Sex Pistols

Emma Carstairs: Emma would absolutely be into The Neighbourhood and Mitski, both of which balance emotional depth with moody, atmospheric vibes. Her complex emotions and fiery personality would also resonate with Lana Del Rey and Arctic Monkeys, blending longing with intensity. For her more energetic side, she might love Halsey or Wolf Alice, both of whom bring fierce energy and emotional vulnerability. But she also loves the heavier genres that Julian listens to, it's just that she never listens to it by herself but she absolutely sings along with Julian

Some examples: Your Best American Girl by Mitski, Sweater Weather by The Neighborhood, Ribs by Lorde, When We're High by LP

Ty Blackthorn: Okay it's canon that he likes classical music but hear me out on this one: Ty would appreciate intricate, atmospheric and melodic music that aligns with his analytical and introspective nature. In my opinion he would absolutely love bands like Radiohead, Modern Baseball and The Front bottoms. Probably Sufjan Steven and Elliott Smith too. On darker days maybe something like Nine Inch Nails (I'm sorry about this one, but i can honestly imagine that and I won't elaborate) Dare of me to say that but he would probably grow to love midwest emo and indie rock after Kit introduces him to more genres.

Some examples: Hurt by Nine Inch Nails, No Surprises by Radiohead, Be Nice to Me by The Front Bottoms, Say Yes by Elliot Smith

Kit Herondale: I think he is into all kinds of music. But i just know he is a HUGE Troye Sivan stan (his absolute faves are "Bloom" and "Angel Baby" and "FOOLS" would be his anthem probably). So from gay pop and Taylor Swift to classic rock like Fleetwood Mac or Queen basically anything. He’d love emotional, atmospheric tracks from artists like Frank Ocean, Phoebe Bridgers, and SZA, alongside high-energy hits from Dua Lipa or The Weeknd. He’d even dip into lo-fi hip-hop or experimental indie on his more introspective days. Also it was him who introduced Ty to Radiohead and American Football and there was no stopping the other boy from there.

Some examples: White Ferrari by Frank Ocean, Somebody Else by The 1975, Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift, Starboy by the Weeknd

Livvy Blackthorn: She's such a pop girly. I just know Livvy would definitely vibe with Taylor Swift, especially her more storytelling-focused and emotional eras like Red and Folklore. She’d also adore pop artists like Chappell Roan and Lorde for their relatable and heartfelt lyrics. Livvy’s love of life (i'm not crying, you're crying) and curiosity about the world would make her lean toward empowering and introspective pop.

Some examples: Never Really Over by Katy Perry, My Kink Is Karma by Chappell Roan, Youngblood by 5 Seconds of Summers, Colors by Halsey

Dru Blackthorn: Dru would fully embrace goth and emo subcultures. She’d be obsessed with Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Birthday Massacre, and maybe some newer acts like Pale Waves. Probably also bands like My Chemical Romance or Evanescence. For her horror-loving side, industrial metal like Rammstein or Marilyn Manson would appeal to her aesthetic.

Some examples: Spellbound by Siouxise and the Banshees, Cry Little Sister by Gerard McMahon, Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division, Dead Can Dance by The Host of Seraphim, Helena by My Chemical Romance

pls hype me up i went way out of my comfort zone to make this, i never ever listen to pop music or music outside my comfort genres which are grunge, goth, punk and emo (it probably shows *sigh*) and i had to listen to rap, industrial, pop and anything else you can imagine for DAYS to have a general idea on the most popular artists in that field.

On the bright side i discovered that i actually vibe with Troye Sivan's older music, it speaks to my love sick gay little soul

[garvalhaminho]

i'm usually squeamish about headcanoning certain characters to adopt their partner's surname if they ever were to unite in the eyes of the law, as that is mostly enforced upon the women characters, but i am emma blackthorn's biggest supporter. she would finally, to the clave, be part of the blackthorn's family. she helped julian raise his siblings, she was raised among them too. as much as she loves her parents, she is most definitely more attached and more chained to the blackthorns than the carstairs