Jace Herondale was sulking on the training hall. He's been busy covering for Alec since the person in question had been locking himself up in his room. He refused to meet anyone and rejected foods Izzy brought him.

"Is this make sense to you? Why did he act like brat at this age?"

"You're his parabatai, I thought you know him the best."

"Well, that's true. I mean, it's a good improvement that he wanted to change. But locking himself in his room, what change can be done?"

Jace was right, Izzy thought. But she couldn't blame her brother. Everything was so new to him. Alec was still confused and lost. Looking at her phone, it showed no response after she sent a message an hour ago.

"Excuse me. Jace, there's a warlock outside. He wished to meet Alec. Should we just send him out?" It was Raj.

"Nooo!!! I'll go meet him." Izzy replied before Jace could react. She just grinned at Jace and continued,

"That's our saviour coming, Jace. So stop sulking already."

Magnus Bane was standing in front of the door for some times. He shouldn't do this but Isabelle's literally begging him for help and he did worry about Alec. After the argument with his mother, he was in bad state.

knock knock knock

"Alexander, may I come in?" The gentle voice startled Alec. He thought he was imagining thing until Magnus appeared through the door.

"Why are you here?"

"Why I wonder. You look awful by the way."

"And stunning as always, I see." A weak smile on Alec's face somehow made Magnus relieved.

"Izzy said you refused to work and eat. She is worried about you."

"Well I have strong reason for not to eat Izzy's food, you know. That's how I value my health."

"You're terrible brother." Magnus laughed softly.

"Magnus, I'm sorry."

"You have no reason to apologize to me, Alexander. But if you're insist, apology can be given after a dinner?"

"What?"

"There's lot empty space here, I think I can move a dine table. So, here we go!" Waving his hands in style, Magnus Bane just transported an elegant dining table in the middle of the room. Alec just stood there stunned and watched as the warlock inspect the table.

"Perfect! Now, my dear. Take a seat." His light touch on Alec's arm brought him back to world. He blinked twice and awkwardly sitting across Magnus.

"Thank you, Magnus."

He didn't know what exactly the thank refer to, perhaps for telling him the story or being a courage for him to face his mom or just for being exist. Magnus Bane has becoming his north star, his guide and his courage. He felt like he could do anything from now on as long as he has him close to his heart.