Lorenzo Rey couldn't help but really think about Magnus Bane and the family he formed. The great lengths they spent to support each other. It was why he was going to Alicante to speak with the High Warlock. Clearly, this man knew things and Lorenzo was now willing to listen and learn.
Alexander Gideon Lightwood and Magnus Bane were married at the Institute. It was more than about being in love. It was about them showing the world they lived in that they were the future. Leading a new way to view their culture. It would not be easy but it was worth the fight, it was worth everything.
This coupling showcased to their respective worlds how well the factions could meld and work together. It was a long process but in the end, they recognized how much they were better together. In fact, Lorenzo may not have considered a shadowhunter for a lover if he not witnessed Magnus and Alec and their devotion.
Lorenzo called on Magnus, while their friendship improved over time, they were far from being best friends, the respect they gave each other more than made up for not being best friends. The wedding invitation went a long way in forging a good rapport with each other.
Lorenzo Rey kept the title of High Warlock of Brooklyn which oddly enough had shown the centuries old warlock that families could be made and he was grateful. He had discovered and nurtured new relationships in New York. It wasn't that he couldn't do that anywhere, he became comfortable. As much as he loved Madrid and would visit often, it was New York that taught him what was possible.
The High Warlock of Alicante was a busy man and he hoped that Magnus would make time for him. Lorenzo entered Idris and portal-ed himself to the door of the Lightwood-Bane home. Alec Lightwood-Bane was making changes and it was evident to all world wide, how much better things between the worlds could be. He was grateful for that as well. Now, he needed advice and while he was sure Alec would be helpful, he was certain the one person to help him would be a fellow warlock who is married to a shadowhunter.
The loft door opened magically giving Lorenzo entry, he closed it behind himself with his own magic. Magnus was looking in his appointment book, crossing off an entry for work already done. He turned to face Lorenzo, tossing his book to the floor with the pen he was using. The two warlocks came face to face, shook hands in greeting. Magnus made cocktails, an old fashioned for Lorenzo and a martini for himself. They sat on the couch sipping their drinks. Magnus looking at Lorenzo with a curious gaze. He raised his brow in question which was all that was needed to start the conversation.
"I'm not good at this," Lorenzo started, he wasn't sure where to go but if anyone would have answers it had to be Magnus.
"Not good at what?" Magnus studied the other warlock.
"The relationship thing with a shadowhunter. The intensity, its confusing and amazing at the same time." Lorenzo stared at his drink, not knowing where else to look.
Magnus laughed, not at the other warlock but in understanding. He had his own intense shadowhunter and he wouldn't give him up ever. "You get used to shadowhunter nature, eventually."
"Is it true? They only love once, and fiercely? Is that where the intense behavior comes from? Andrew has told me that it is a trait for shadowhunters." Lorenzo had never cared about the shadowhunters before, but Andrew Underhill was under his skin and he didn't want to shed it. He sort of chuckled to himself at the metaphor in his thoughts, since he had scales as his warlock mark.
"It's true," Magnus grinned broadly, it seemed Lorenzo was falling for a shadowhunter and it amused him. However, he did understand the oddity of it, he would never think he would be married to one. Yet, he was content and nothing filled him more with happiness than being with Alexander Lightwood-Bane.
Silence developed over them, they both needed to think about shadowhunters. While they were unique in personality, they had traits that seemed to be part of the Nephilim way, their love, devotion and protectiveness. Warlocks may have demon blood but when dealing with a romantic shadowhunter, those angelic beings seemed more wicked. The genuine nature of the love was mind blowing.
"A good friend said to me long ago, tear down the walls around your heart, and that when love comes to you, fight for it." Magnus thought of Ragnor and his wise words. He fought for Alec and he doesn't regret a single moment.
"How do you know?" Lorenzo knew in the back of his mind but he needed reassurance. How could he have fallen for tall, blonde and handsome. Those blue eyes were his demise and he couldn't help but be captivated by the shadowhunter.
"You know." Magnus couldn't really explain it, it was instinct. Some spark that ignited and his shadowhunter knew sparks and how to light them.
"I feel strongly for him already and I wasn't expecting that," Lorenzo shakes his head as if he doesn't believe himself but is having a moment that overwhelms him. He finally continues, "when I'm with him, I'm ..." the warlock paused in thought.
"Happy? Loved? I know the feeling. We may have magic but they have some of their own and they don't know it." Magnus noticed that both warlocks finished their drinks and refilled them with his magic. He looked at Lorenzo with empathy, he understood the crazy love that was part of being with a shadowhunter. Magnus knew that if Lorenzo allowed himself to be open with a shadowhunter, he would be rewarded with a love that was euphoric beyond measure.
Lorenzo finally laughed and felt like he understood Magnus. Lorenzo Rey had been caught by a shadowhunter, one very sweet, loving and generous being. He's in love and with a shadowhunter. He would have never have thought it possible until he witnessed Alexander Lightwood and Magnus Bane.
While they didn't get deep into their love lives, its was good enough for Lorenzo to appreciate the conversation they had, he knew now, that Andrew was his and he liked that. He thanked Magnus for listening to him, even if they didn't get too personal. It was enough to convince him to try at love again. Andrew Underhill would be his man and Lorenzo felt better than he had in days. He was no longer going to take the relationship so slow. He would let his shadowhunter know he was wanted and keep him.
"Thanks for the drinks and the advice, its helped clear my mind." Lorenzo downed the rest of his old fashioned and stood up. He needed to plan a date.
"I didn't really help you all that much," Magnus finished his drink too and made his way back to his appointment book. He had a few more things to look through. He considered their meeting over.
Lorenzo smiled at Magnus,"you did, you reminded me what I should have known and now I'll embrace my good fortune." The High Warlock of Brooklyn portal-ed out of the Alicante apartment to his place. He made a call to Andrew for a romantic dinner where they would talk. It was time to create his own family.