I wanted to get this out a tad bit earlier but I'm down a finger. I hurt my right pointer finger so I can't use it to type. As a result I kept hitting the wrong letters, and I'd accidentally use my pointer and have to stop typing until the pain stopped. . So Imma post this real quick before I have to go to bed. I start a new semester tomorrow, creative writing is my new English course. Think I'll do okay? x3


Magnus been wrong in his thinking that he had deluded himself ito seeing a carbon-copy of Alec. He really had. The arm he had rested on the boy's shoulder tightened reflexively. The boy was looking up at him with wide eyes in fear that he had done something wrong. But Magnus didn't notice that. He was to busy looking at him.

Not his face, but just him in general, he'd save the inspection of the face for last. His body structure seemed to be the same, at least from what he could tell with clothes on. His height was roughly the same, give or take a little. he had the same skin tone, that creamy pale color that Magnus had loved. When the warlock's eye finally rested on the boys face he was jolted a little bit with disappointment.

The blue eyes weren't there as he had hoped. Instead there were eyes that mirrored his own. A warlocks eyes. Other than that fascinating discovery the face was the same. He also finally noted that the face was looking at him in fear, and he realized how this must seem to him. Reluctantly Magnus loosened his grip on the boy, letting the hand fall lmply to his side and gave him an apologetic smile "I wanted apologize for getting your attention and the rushing off earlier, and well I guess for now too. For scaring you, I didn't mean to." the boy's face relaxed a fraction, though he still looked tense.

Magnus decided he should introduce himself, though the boy probably already knew who he was, it was his party after all. But it didn't awlways work that way. There were also a lot of guests who were tag alongs and had heard the name Magnus Bane, but didn't know the face "I'm Magnus Bane. If you haven't guessed, yes I'm the host of this party." he smiled his most charming smile and watched the boy's reaction. First he looked around the room, like he was processing the new information by assessing where he was right now.

Then he looked back at Magnus and gave him weak smile, more out of courtesy it seemed, to Magnus's slight disappointment and then he spoke "It's, okay I guess. I'm not really used to the party scene." he was referring to the way he shrank away from the touches of random people. And oh god he even had the same voice!

Magnus suddenly wondered what the hell was going on. He'd just found an exact copy of Alec, who happened to be warlock. Just like Magnus. which meant he was immortal. Magnus wondered what the catch was, but then realised that the boy was still talk to him nervously. He only caught the end of it "... Anyways, my name is Akol Late."

Not wanting to let the conversation die, or this opportunity pass Magnus scrambled for something to say "Ah, really? Then it's wonderful to meet you Akol." of course it started with an A, he prayed he wouldn't mix them up "How long have you been around then?" he asked referring to the fact that Akol was immortal. Akol hesitated before answering, like he wasn't sure he wanted to tell Magnus, but he did anyways

"Well not very long. Only as long as I look atually." Akol said eventually.

"So nineteen? Twenty?" Magnus inquired, very curious, though that would still make him younger than Alec had been when he had died at 23.

Akol nodded and said "Twenty, just turned it a couple days ago."

Delightful.

Still so very young, and yet he was immortal. Magnus still wondered what the catch was, there had to be one. This couldn't really be happening. Maybe he was dreaming. Well there went that theory. He wouldn't have come up with that if he was. Perhapse his delusions really were that bad, and this boy didn't really look like Alec, he was just seeing it in his mind. But then that didn't seem very likely either. So what was it then? He certainly couldn't figure it out. Well this conversation was dying again. Akol was looking at him nervously like he wanted to dart away and hide under a rock.

"So Akol, what brings you here if you're not so big on parties?" Magnus inquired. Not that he minded. Quite the opposite.

The boy hesitated again "I... I was... it was a bet. I have a few friends. Other warlocks. They know how I am and they wanted to prove they were right."

"Well it looks like they lost that bet." Magnus said with a slight smile.

"Not yet. I have to stay until it's over." Akol said his eyes fixed on the floor, pulling at the sleeves of the jacket he was wearing. He certainly looked like he wanted to leave. Magnus wondered what the boy would have to suffer if he lost this bet. He thought for a moment tapping a finger on his lips.

"Well maybe as the host, I could throw you a favor. I was thinking about ending this party early anyways." Magnus said a smile playing on his lips, letting Akol finish the sentence in his head.

The younger warlock looked up at Magnus in surprise mixed with a hint of relief and hope "Really?"

Magnus's smile turned slightly into a smirk "But..." Akol's face fell a bit. 'No good thing comes without a price darling'"Oh don't fret it's nothing dreadful." he said it sweetly, conjuring up a marker into his hand. He took Akol's arm, pushing back the sleeve of the light jacket he was wearing, and scrawled down his number "Call Me." Akol looked at his arm and back up at Magnus in slight shock, and at a loss for words, his face slowly turning red.

Magnus took the opprotunity to slip away, disappearing into the crowd, before Akol could refuse or say anything at all. He was trying to keep the victorious smirk off his face, but it was proving damn hard. He made his way to the hastily made stage and took front and center, stealing the microphone from the hands of the singer with a snap. The room silenced as the band stopped and all eyes were on him, though most saw what was coming and were edging towards the door "Bye." he said evenly, dismissing everyone with just that.

Most took the hint and those who didn't quickly got the point as everyone filed out the door. He managed to spot Akol again, who was staring at him in awe, and gratitude. Magnus gave him a wink, which had him turning the other way and out the door quickly. He also saw Samantha glaring daggers at him for ruining her fun. 'Oh hun, you'll get over it.'the last of the stragglers made it out the door and Magnus closed it behind them with a lazy wave.