Even though Magnus knew that he shouldn't be allowing himself to relax so much, he couldn't stop himself from little touches and reassurances to calm them both. His concern for Sage snapped him back into the right state of mind for the situation, however, as did his focus on what it was that Alec was trying to communicate to him. If he saw Sage, he would have to help him to keep his magic from going too far out of his control, both for the witch's safety as well as possibly others. It was still such an unknown to Magnus, but as the unofficial High Warlock of the Quarantine, and as Sage's friend, he felt both responsible and protective.

"We'll make sure that he gets out as well," he said for Alec's benefit to clue him in on the thoughts racing through Magnus' mind. His attention refocused sharply on Alec as his grip tightened, and for a split second, he panicked that something was happening or his suggestion had been taken negatively. But when he looked into Alec's eyes, all he saw was a fierce love as well as deep trust. Smiling, he leaned in to kiss him quickly but firmly. "And I won't hold back with your strength," he echoed as if to promise that they would fight as equally hard.