Amy knocked on the door, after a long moment she heard the lock slide open. The door cracked far enough for her to see the man standing inside. "Can I help you?" He questioned, he wasn't the person Amy was expecting, he wore a long purple jacket unbuttoned over a maroon shirt, black leather pants and studded boots. His hair stuck out wildly and sparkled at the tips. His eyeliner adorned eyes looked bored. "Is this your card?" Amy asked, holding out a black card with silver writing on it. "That depends what you want." The man said his Curiosity peaked. "I was told you could be of my service." Amy said finally seeming to settle herself, with the unexpected person. "My services are great, as is my price." The man announced, opening the door a bit farther. "Money is no object." Amy said, a shy smile playing on her lips. "Magnus Bane, high warlock of Brooklyn, at your service." He smiled as he opened the door completely. Amy followed the warlock in, his home looked basically normal, tables, chairs, couches, his taste seemed to be a little over the top but it wasn't anything a normal house wouldn't have. "Sit." He said motioning to a long leather couch facing a coffee table. "Where's your crystal ball? Wizards are suppose to have crystal balls right?" Amy questioned, to which Magnus replied almost disgusted. "I'm a warlock, darling. And we haven't used crystal balls in quite some time." He snapped his fingers, and blue sparks flew from his hands as two cups of coffee appeared. "Why don't you tell me what kind of services you're looking for, and how you got my card." Magnus said his eyes narrowing and his curiosity beginning to turn into suspicion.
Alec ducked a blow from Jace's left hand and spun around, trying to knock his legs out from under him, Jace jumped before Alec connected. Sweat beaded across Jace's forehead, as he turned back to look at Alec from where had landed, he looked tired, or bored Jace wasn't sure which. "You good?" Jace asked, meeting his parabatai's eyes. Alec wondered if Jace was trying to sweat off a hangover, or if he was just working off extra energy, from the previous night. Jace enjoyed training he almost got a high from it. "It's lunchtime." Alec said pointing to the clock across the training room. "Right, I'm hungry." Jace announced, realizing how empty his stomach felt.
He decided he should take a shower first. Isabelle always got mad if the boys showed up after training without smelling clean. Jace removed his sweat soaked shirt, and tossed it into the corner of the bathroom, he looked in the mirror for a moment, the faint white scars left from years of marks covered his body, he remembered the sting of each and every one of them, he was proud of them. It was no wonder that girls fell to Jace's feet, muscles rippled beneath the skin of his arms, the outline of a six pack formed his stomach along with his golden hair and eyes, made him almost wish he was a lady so he could enjoy the sight of himself.
Alec showered, changed into normal clothes, and made it to the table before Jace. Isabelle was waiting for them, with a proud smile, Alec knew that meant she had cooked something new for lunch. Jace exchanged a look with Alec before he said. "What'd you make this time?" Isabelle smiled as she removed the cover from the tray. "Stuffed bell peppers!" Alec and Jace exchanged another glance as she scooped the peppers on to their plates. "What exactly are they stuffed with?" Alec asked his sister as he poked the filling with his fork. "Go ahead, taste it." Isabelle encouraged, after a moment Alec sliced a wedge out of the pepper, took a deep breath and stuck it in his mouth. The outside of the pepper was burnt black and, the center was icy cold. Alec and Jace both reached for their drinks. "Well?" Questioned Isabelle "I've never had anything like it, Iz." Alec replied "And I hope I never do again." Jace added which earned him a dirty look from Isabelle. "Sorry Izzy but I don't want to die." Jace added pushing his plate away, Isabelle stalked away into the kitchen, Alec wasn't sure if she was pretending or actually angry.
Reluctantly Jace and Alec had made their way into the kitchen, Jace piled a stack of lunch meat on to bread, while Alec raided the pantry for something edible. The doorbell of the Institute rang sending chimes and bells erupting through the building. "I'll get it you, boys stuff your face" Izzy said leaving the kitchen.
"Ah Jace it's for you" Isabelle said, when she returned a moment later. "Not surprising" Alec muttered, settling on a sandwich and chips. Jace's face told a different story. "Who is it?" He asked shoving the last bite of his sandwich into his mouth, Alec lounged in one of the kitchen chairs. "Magnus Bane." Isabelle replied "The sparkling hedgehog?" Alec asked raising an eyebrow and smirking.
"There's only one Magnus Bane." Jace said "Thankfully." Alec added
"He's in the library waiting for you." Isabelle noted "Let's go." Jace said, nodding in the direction of the library. "Have fun." Alec replied, taking a bite of his sandwich. "You're not coming?" Jace looked disappointed. "You know how I feel about him." Alec replied. "Some parabatai you are." Jace shot back, Alec rolled his eyes. "If he tries to kill you, call me."
Jace left the kitchen looking slightly annoyed, he knew Alec didn't like Magnus and could barely stand to be in the same room as him, but he still wanted Alec to come with him.
Magnus sat leisurely on the couch in the library, Magnus could make himself at home almost anywhere and usually did. "You look particularly sparkly today." Jace said sitting down across from Magnus, his cat eyes were bright. " I had a remarkable service call today." Magnus spoke sounding almost bored. "And I should care why?" Jace asked. "Because you were the subject of said call." Magnus grinned. "As much as I enjoy your company, could you get to the point a little faster?" Jace said, he didn't like people who beat around the bush, he preferred people who were straight forward, also blunt, which is why he enjoyed Alec's company. "Yes. I awoke_ ish, to a pretty lass at my door, asking about my services and wanting me to find someone for her. First I thought she needed a PI more than a warlock, but then I found out who she was looking for."
"Me?" Jace asked.
"Sort of. She was looking for a boy, golden hair, built, most interesting though was his golden eyes, she'd never seen eyes like that." Magnus trailed off "And she never will again" Jace said. "I take it you didn't enjoy the night as much as she did" Magnus noted. "Why are you telling me this?" Jace asked. Magnus glanced around the room then back to Jace. "You know how much I dislike shadowhunters, but the people that are looking for you, I like them less."
