"I trust you to be practical, even when it comes to Lucifer," he said with a fond smile at Alec. Even if they were discussing a Prince of Hell, Magnus knew there were few people more qualified to deal with one. Not only was he a demon hunter, but he'd admitted to meeting Magnus' own father; if Alec couldn't properly question Lucifer on his intention, no one could. "As long as I don't come home to find him seducing you with infernal or carnal knowledge, I'm sold on staying here. You know I believe you about being safe here, darling, but I'll still be placing some protections against him. After all, temptation is his specialty."

And even though he trusted Alec not to stray, least of all for the Morning Star, to compare charisma and win was a huge compliment. "More charming than the devil? That has an excellent ring to it, my love. I think I'll have it added to my formal title," he teased even as he drew Alec in for a luxurious kiss that lasted several moments and ended with his fangs raking over Alec's bottom lip.

"You're incredible, were you aware of that?" he asked as he hooked his fingers into Alec's belt loops to pull him flush against his body. He knew that Alec was intelligent enough to have thought all of this through, even if it still felt insane. But his ability to take charge in situations, especially in order to provide and care for his family, was enough to distract Magnus from the setbacks for the time being.

"I suppose that fucking you on this balcony would mean we have to take the apartment," he said as casually as he could manage while still grinning.