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Chapter 4-

Interrogations Can Be Fun

Summary:

Interrogations can be very entertaining

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Alec led Magnus down the hall, opening the door to the third interrogation room, holding it open, letting him enter, pulling it closed behind them.

"Why don't you take a seat Mr. Bane; this way we can get this all straightened out", Alec suggested,

Magnus crossed the room, gracefully sliding into the chair on the far side of the table, looking up, tilting his head curiously,

"You are going to sit as well, Are you not, Alec?"

The detective shook his head,

"No, I'm not, and actually, it's Detective Lightwood"

Magnus raised an eyebrow curiously at the tone.

Ah, so that's how this was going to be, an actual interrogation.

Alec was standing rigidly at his full height, arms crossed, expression sharp and serious. Oldest trick in the book, have the perp sit, so you appear bigger, more of an authority figure. Make the perp think they were at a disadvantage, let them sweat a bit and before you knew it they'd be ready to crack from anxiety. Magnus had to fight to keep his laugh internal…

Henry used to use that when he'd catch him sneaking in after curfew.

He smirked, raising his eyebrow

Oh, this could be fun

"Well, then, Detective" he began, putting as much innuendo into the term as possible, which with him, was a lot

"I am afraid you have me at a bit of a, disadvantage, as I did not realize there was anything that was in need of clarification." He moved, crossing his legs , shifting to the side, leaning forward slightly, looking up through his lashes, meeting Alec's gaze.

Alecs' eyes traced every movement, widening slightly, he swallowed nervously,

"Of course, I'd do absolutely anything to be of assistance to you, all you need to do is let me know what you want" he practically purred.

"Uh, w-well, I, um", Alec stammered, cheeks flushing.

He sat down rather abruptly in the other chair,

Oh, he was adorable, so flustered!

He cleared his throat, sitting back up straighter, leaning slightly over the table towards Magnus.

"Mr. Bane" He began

"Please, call me Magnus, Detective"

He gave an exasperated sigh, but blushes even brighter,

"Fine, Magnus. Would you care to explain how you came to know about the robbery?"

"Hmm…," Magnus began, pretending to think, tapping lightly at his bottom lip,

Once again Alec's eyes tracked the movement

"Well, you see, Detective, I was watching the news and just happened to notice a few things."

Alec scoffed, "You were watching the news?"

Magnus gave a nod, leaning in a bit more

"Yes darling; I do that from time to time…always good to keep up with current events, after all"

"Uh huh, and what? You really expect me to believe that you just happened to see something during the broadcast that every detective and officer working the case missed?"

"MmmHmm, what can I say? I'm a man of many talents," Magnus smirked,

"You'd be amazed what I can do…"

"Wel-" Alec began, but was cut off by the door opening.

Dax, entered, followed by another man. He was tall, with a deep, warm, complexion, around Alec's height. The man was slightly older, early to mid forties, with a nearly shaved head and immaculate facial hair. He was quite handsome; though there was also something oddly familiar about him. Alec instantly stood up,

"Good afternoon, Mr. Bane, I'm Chief Luke Garroway, thank you for coming down here today. Don't mind me, I'm just observing the interview" he said with a pleasant, welcoming smile, moving to one side of the room, letting the detectives take the floor.

Ah, so a new Chief, just adjusting to the officers under his watch. Gauging how the old guard ran things and seeing if any changes were needed. Magnus remembered Henry talking about how his old chief did this from time to time… usually when there where issues with an officer.

Hmm, Interesting.

"Oh, not a problem, as I was telling your very charming detective here, anything I can do to help", Magnus answered with a bright, friendly smile, losing most of the flirtatiousness he'd used when it was just him and Alec.

"Although, I must admit, I an a bit confused as to what more I can do to help. I gave all the information I have over the phone."

"We're actually less interested in what information you have and more interested in how you came about it" Alec interjected

Magnus tilted his head

"I told you, I saw it-"

"On the news, yeah, so you said. But see, I just don't buy it. We know Camille had two accomplices, one is in custody now but we've not been able to locate the other." Alec began.

Magnus startled faintly, blinking,

"W-wait…you can't seriously think I had something to do with the robbery?" Magnus asked, shocked

"Oh, I think you may be into a lot more than that" Dax snapped, slamming his hands down on the table.

Great, this jackass, at least Alec was pretty to look at

Magnus shifted, leaning further back in the chair, he really didn't care to be any closer to this imbecile then absolutely necessary.

"See, I've been digging into you're financials, you seem to spend quite a lot of money, where does that come from?"

Magnus huffed, raising his eyebrow, giving the man a condescending look,

"Yes, I spend quite a bit, and I make even more. I own a club, quite a popular one at that. Did that happen to come up in your 'research'?" Magnus snapped

"Yeah, of course you do" Dax sneered

"I can only imagine what all goes on there."

Okay, that was enough. This bastard could insult him all he wants, but if he threatens Magnus's business, that's another story entirely

"Alright, listen here, if y-"

And again they were interrupted by the door opening.

How many people could you fit in one of these rooms?

"Detective Ramsey, here are those files you wanted" Magnus looked over to see the young officer from before. He handed the files over to Dax and turned, catching sight of Magnus. Officer Lewis smiled brightly, doing a little, slightly dorky, half wave

"Hi, again"

Despite the situation, Magnus couldn't help a bit of a smile,

"Hello again, darling"

"That's enough Sam, you can go now" Dax snapped

"Actually, let him stay. It'll be good experience for him," Chief Garroway interjected, beckoning the young officer over next to him

"It's Simon" he mumbled taking the spot

Dax waved the folder at Magnus, slamming it abruptly down on the table

Magnus gives a thoroughly unimpressed eyeroll

And people say Magnus is melodramatic…

"Don't think flirting with a desk officer and my partner will get you out of this" he snapped

Alec looked like he was about to say something, but thought better of it, shaking his head faintly.

Hmm…pretty and Smart…

Magnus shifted his focus from Alec, leveling Dax with his best glare, using his hand to punctuate what he was saying.

"Look, Dick,"

"It's Dax; Detective Ramsey to you"

"Oh, I am sure you've heard it both ways" Magnus retorted

Simon barked out a laugh, then slapped his hand over his mouth, eyes wide. Dax glared at him then turned back to Magnus

"You st-"

Magnus stood up, cutting him off abruptly,

He was so done with this

"Okay, look, I know you"

"No, you don't-" Dax argued

"Oh, honey, I know exactly who you are" He begins

"You are a vain, arrogant, entitled little parasite"

Magnus steps towards him

"You have never done a damn thing for yourself; always relying on others to do the hard work for you, then swooping in at the last minute to take the glory"

Magnus stalked closer,

"I know you feel cheated, that you fully expected to be made chief."

"I don-" he tries to interject again, taking a step back, shooting nervous glances towards Luke, but, oh, he is so not done

Not even close

Magnus barrels right on ahead

"Yes you do; you know exactly what I am talking about. You were absolutely incensed when they brought someone else in, feeling they had snubbed you, given away something that was rightfully yours…

But it's not because of your record, skills, or abilities. It's simply because you feel that you are entitled to it. Your father is Senator Ramsey, without his wealth and status you wouldn't have even made it as a mall cop."

"Hey, I am a model of professionalism!" Dax argues,

Magnus scoffed harshly, raising his eyebrow,

"Really? Because I'm pretty sure sleeping with your partner is usually considered rather unprofessional, don't you think?" Magnus asks, scanning the room, stopping where Simon and Luke are standing.

Luke looks impressed, and somewhat thoughtful. Simon's mouth is hanging open and his eyes look as wide as saucers behind his glasses.

"Okay that's enough" Alec snaps

"We need to know how you came up with the information" Alec says, he sounds a bit off, and keeps glancing over at Dax

Dax is silent; he looks shocked, and slightly sick

Magnus sighs, putting his hand to his head,

"I told you, I saw it-" he sighs resigned

"Holy crap, you were serious!" Simon gasps

Everyone in the room turns, staring at him in confusion,

"What are you talking about?" Alec asks, sounding drained

"I-In the bullpen, he told me he was psychic." He stammers out, bouncing lightly on his heels, shaking his head, looking back at Magnus somewhat awed, continuing enthusiastically

"I'm sorry dude, I thought you were joking. Whoa, I've never met a real psychic before!" He exclaimed with a bright grin,

"That's because there's no such thing" Alec snapped

"Ah, my darling Detective, he is actually quite right, I am a psychic."

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