Jace opened his mouth to say something about a scratch behind the ear and he'd purr for Alec, but that would be flirting. He couldn't remember flirting, but he remembered emotions. He remembered loss, pain, sadness. He remembered he loved Alec.

He loves Alec.

Alec Lightwood-Bane, he reminded himself.

"I think I'd prefer sparring where no one can ask too many questions. But dodgeball sounds fun. I may even consider letting you win."