Jace and Alec were standing in front of the elevator waiting for it to come down. The elevator doors opened. They didn't expect Izzy to stand there waiting for them.

''Come on boys you got to be quicker than this.''

''We thought you wouldn't make it. How did you get past us?'' asked Alec.

''A girl does not share her secrets. Let's go.'' She pressed the button and the elevator doors closed.

''Izzy, did you find anything on that Rastor guy?'' Jace asked.

''Not much. The institute doesn't have any vital information on this guy. Only that he came to New York a few years ago. The rest is about him living in Egypt and Madrid. We can only hope Magnus knows something about him.''

The elevator stopped and the doors opened. They walked to Magnus's door and Jace knocked on it. The door swung open and Magnus was standing in the opening. He was wearing a blouse made out of silk. It matched with his subtle make up. The trio looked impressed. He did not seem happy with Shadowhunters at his doorstep. It usually means trouble.

''What do you need Shadowhunter?'' he quipped.

''We need your help Magnus. It's about the recent attacks.'' said Jace

''Why me? There are plenty of perfectly capable Warlocks out there who can you your bidding.''

''Well that's true but i'm busy, perhaps another time.'' said Magnus with a fake smile on his face. He made it clear that he didn't want to help or show any interest in Shadowhunter business. He paid no attention to the the other Shadowhunters. Alec who was standing behind his siblings and about to step in. Maybe Magnus would be more eager to help if he recognized him. Magnus was about to close the door when he heard a familiar voice.

''This is really important. The lives of innocent mundanes are on the line.'' said Alec who now stood in front of the others.

''O, hello there. I did not expect our paths to cross this soon Alexander.'' A real smile appeared on his face. '' I guess I have some time to spare, come in.'' he gestured them to come in. The three Shadowhunters followed Magnus to the living room. It was a big loft with a lot of space yet everything looked clean and organized. It was probably one of the perks of being a Warlock, to keep things the way you want them to be. Magnus had an extraordinary taste. All kinds of foreign objects were spread throughout the living space. Even some of the furniture seemed to be collected from other parts of the world.

''Thank you for giving us your time. We really appreciate it.''

''It's fine. So what is the problem?''

Izzy started to speak and took the conversation right to the point. "I's about this Warlock called Rastor Kayn. Do you know anything about him?''

Magnus let out a sigh of disappointment. ''Of course i do. Although i don't know him that well.'' he sat down in his chair and continued: " he came to New York a few years ago. Not a very pleasant man .Good thing there are still sympathetic people out there.'' he looked at Alec when he said those last words. Alec tried to hide his blushing face with a stoic look. Izzy noticed and started to wonder how well Alec knew Magnus. At least Jace managed to stay focused on the subject.

''What was unpleasant about him?''

''As the high warlock of Brooklyn I welcome every Warlock who comes to New York. When I met Rastor he didn't seem to appreciate the gesture. We started talking and i asked him what he was here for. No real answer was given so i dropped it. One day he came here because he was in need of vampire fangs. Again we started talking about things but the conversation was quite uncomfortable. The way he spoke about others, as if he was above everybody else.''

''That's our guy.'' said Jace in a cynical tone.

Izzy turned to Alec. ''We need more, this won't help us much.''

Alec hoped Magnus knew something that could help them. For some reason he put his faith in the Warlock's hands. He turned to Magnus. ''Do you know where we can find him? Maybe were he lives?''

''Not anymore. He moved out his condo a few weeks ago. I don't have his current address nor do i want to have it.''

Alec was disappointed. He thought Magnus would have useful information.

''I'm sorry Shadowhunters. I wish i could be of more use.''

" It's not your fault. I guess we should go now and just keep looking.''

''Already you guys just arrived.'' Magnus came out of his chair and stood in front of the trio. ''If i find anything I will let you guys know.''

They thanked Magnus for his time and were ready to leave. Jace was already out of the loft but saw Izzy and Alec still standing in the doorway. Izzy noticed.

''You go ahead Jace we'll catch up.'' she than turned to Alec again. ''So... how do you know Magnus?'' she asked curious. Alec turned slightly red by hearing Magnus's name.

''Just work''

''Just work?'' she repeated in disbelief.

''Yes. Is that so hard to believe?'' said Alec.

She rolled her eyes. ''Whatever.'' She paused for a second before continuing talking. ''Anyway, I think he is holding back information. Something is missing.''

''What makes you think that?'' he didn't like that she was mistrusting Magnus.

''He is the high Warlock of Brooklyn. He must keep tabs on the Warlocks around here. Besides I'm a people's person. I just know.'' now Alec was the one rolling his eyes. ''How about you stay and try to get him to talk.'' something in her voice insinuated more.

''How do I get him to talk?''

''You will figure something out.'' Izzy walked away and left Alec standing in the doorway. He heard Magnus coming to the door.

"'Izzy!'' Alec whispered loudly. She turned her head with a cheeky smile on it and stepped in the elevator.

Magnus heard the sound Alec made and stepped around the corner.

"Alexander! You are still here?'' he said with a glimpse of excitement in his voice.

''Uhm, yes..." Alec replied. He didn't know what to say next. Magnus had this strange effect on him.

''Stay for drinks? Our last conversation ended so abruptly.''

Alec smiled. ''Sure.'' He closed the door and walked back to the living room. Magnus snapped his fingers and two cocktails appeared in his hands. He gave one to Alec and cast a spell on their drinks.

''Here you go.'' he tipped his glass to Alec's. ''To our crossing paths.'' They both took a sip from their drinks.

''Follow me Alexander.'' Alec listened and followed Magnus to the balcony. The sun was going down and they had a beautiful view on the city. He felt the heat from the lowering sun. He wanted to enjoy this moment as long as possible but he knew he had to ask Magnus about Rastor again.

''It's beautiful out here. You must stand here often.''

''I do time to time. Nothing ends a long day like standing on this balcony with a nice drink and handsome company.'' Alec got that warm feeling again when Magnus said that. They smiled at each other.

''I couldn't agree more.'' said Alec. ''I don't want to ruin this moment but i have to ask about Rastor again.''

Magnus sighed. ''Again? What makes you think that I have information about him.''

''My sister. She thinks you are not telling everything.''

''Well your sister is right. She has a good feeling.''

Alec looked surprised. Izzy was right, Magnus did know something but what.

''I don't like selling out my own kind to Shadowhunters, even if they can be as obnoxious as Rastor.''

''Magnus. Rastor is working with Valentine's followers. We fought him yesterday and he admitted that. He already killed an innocent mundane and was about to kill another if we didn't stop him in time.''

Magnus face changed. He did not see that coming. Normally he wouldn't just believe a Shadowhunter but something about Alec made him trust him. Besides he already met Rastor and he was a shady person.

''Well that sure changes things.''

''He sucked the life force out of somebody. Like he was taking their soul.''

''Dark magic. That's very dark magic. I'm willing to help on two conditions.''

''Ye sure, what do you want?''

'' For one I want to speak to Rastor before you lock him up or sentence him.''

"I think that can be arranged. What's the other one?''

''A date. I think we should go on one. Proper dinner and no talks about death and despair.'' This took Alec by surprise. They were talking about a serious problem but Magnus managed to change it's course like it meant nothing. He never had someone show this much interest in him.

''I...uhm...okay, deal'' said Alec. He shook Magnus hand. An oddly formal gesture to such a personal request.

''I guess it's my turn now to deliver.'' Magnus cleared his throat before talking again. He was happy he got to go out again. Even if is started as a bargaining chip. ''He mentioned this old warehouse at the west-side of Brooklyn twice when i talked to him. I had my eyes on him for a while because i did no trust him. I've seen him around that area multiple times. My guess is that he has a hideout there somewhere.''

''Thanks Magnus. This can help us a lot and potentially safe lives.''

''My pleasure.''

''I should go now and tell the rest so we can prepare.''

''Off you go Shadowhunter. Oh and Alexander before you go, could you write your phone number down. We don't want to forget to plan our date don't we'' Magnus snapped his fingers again and in front of Alec a piece of paper and pen popped up. He wrote his number down. They said their goodbyes and Alec left. They both felt different inside. A warm and exciting feeling. Wanting to see each other again.