The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions

[angelic_archer]

who: The Shadowhunter group [Closed]
what: Alec gives them a tour of their new housing
when: August 6th
where: Lux
warnings: Will update as needed



When Alec finished arranging the deal with Lucifer, he knew that his family was not going to be happy with what he did. It wouldn't matter that they'd have more space than they had in Wayward Pines and that they could decorate any way they wanted. Even Lucifer's agreement that magic was allowed wouldn't make up for the fact that Alec had made a deal with a Prince of Hell to get an entire floor of a building to be their new 'castle'.

Knowing how everyone would react, Alec kept the name of their new landlord to himself while he showed everyone around their new quarters. Beautiful view, a stunning kitchen, luxurious bathrooms that should make both Izzy and Magnus happy, even the balcony that Alec had wanted for Magnus. With a little work, it could be perfect. There was probably enough room for a piano, if they wanted one.

Looking around the space that he could easily imagine as theirs, Alec looked at his family, knowing there was no easy way to make the deal sound less terrifying, he went with simplicity, the words coming out in a rush. "We can have any floor we want except the penthouse and the floor beneath it. I thought this one was the best of the ones that are available." That didn't sound too bad but he hadn't really explained the part that would have everyone furious with him. Absentmindedly, he began rubbing the heel of his hand, glancing from one member of his family to the other, wondering which one of them would explode first when he finished his explanation of their new living arangements. "There's a nightclub on the first floor. The terms of the lease are fair. We can easily afford it, but at first you're not going to be comfortable with who our landlord is. His name is Lucifer Morningstar."

Before anyone could say anything, Alec held up a hand to stop anyone from arguing with him immediately. "None of our souls are in danger. He's not going to attack us. All of you can talk about it and then I'll answer whatever questions you have." With that, Alec moved out of the main area, heading toward the kitchen, giving his family some measure of privacy while they tried to process the idea that the Devil owned their apartment building.


(ooc: Set up so the group can talk among themselves or yell at Alec privately or in groups.)

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[angelic_archer]

"It is. I wouldn't have considered it if he hadn't said that." Which probably sounded silly. He shouldn't trust the Devil but for whatever reason, Alec did. Looking down at their joined hands, he couldn't help thinking of mortality and what would happen next. "Talking to him made me feel better about some things."

Glancing up, he noticed the change in his husband's expression. It reminded him of how Magnus had sometimes looked at Jace before Alec had kissed him in Idris. "Magnus, I'm curious but I'm not tempted." That seemed to be the right phrasing considering who they were discussing. "He's just as much a legend to Nephilim as the Angel. You can't blame me for wanting to know how much of our beliefs are true." But it was more than that. Lucifer was interesting, but it wasn't enough to make Alec think of him in a way that would make Magnus jealous. "The Devil is charming, but he isn't you."

Smiling at his husband, he stole a kiss, teasing the tip of one of Magnus' fangs before pulling away. "I explained that we'd ward the apartment. He didn't seem to care what we did." But Alec knew that his husband would worry. "He's here, Magnus. There's no way for us to get away from a Prince of Hell if he wants to make us a target. I want to stay here and be happy with my family. With you." Lifting their joined hands, he brushed a kiss against Magnus' knuckles before letting his tone turn light. "Because Max has been trying to read anything with words on it since we got him glasses."

[appetitive]

"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.

[angelic_archer]

"You are the only one who will be seducing me." His tone was solemn, as truthful as possible when they were discussing the Devil. Alec had no intention of being seduced, no matter how many questions the Morning Star might answer and he hadn't felt anything but curiosity toward Lucifer. That curiosity could be dangerous, but he trusted himself and his family to help keep him from doing anything foolhardy. "I expect you to ward everything." Alec wasn't sure if Magnus' magic could keep out the Devil, but at least it could slow him down and give them a warning if they were attacked.

Laughing at how Magnus preened over the compliment, he hummed softly when their lips met. As they kissed, Alec's heart fluttered, racing in that special way that only happened when he was near his husband. For a moment, he felt like he was floating from happiness, almost forgetting that they weren't alone when he felt Magnus' teeth against his lip.

Breath hitching at being so close to Magnus, he told himself that Max could walk in on them. Or Jace. Or Izzy. His older siblings would probably just roll their eyes, but he didn't want Max to see them doing anything inappropriate. "I have to be if I managed to get you to marry me," he teased.

Licking his lower lip, he thought he could still feel the drag of Magnus' fangs from the kiss, thinking of other places where he could feel the points of his husband's fangs. Alec wasn't sure if Magnus was joking, but he knew that the possibility was enough to make him want the apartment. Even if they waited until later to try out the balcony, the idea was too tempting to resist. "If you can make sure no one sees or hears us..." He was not going to explain that to his baby brother even if Max probably already knew some of the basics. "I think if we have to go to all the trouble of making it obvious that we fucked out here, then we should keep the apartment. Why go to all that trouble if it isn't ours?"

[appetitive]

"That would sound like a challenge if I hadn't already succeeded," he replied with a solemn nod to match Alec's tone of voice. "Or if it's a challenge to succeed again, at least I'm armed with a wealth of knowledge in how to tempt you back into my clutches." Grinning now, he smoothed his palms over the broad expanse of Alec's chest as he leaned a little more heavily against him, not out of necessity but a desire for proximity. "As always," he said in lieu of an explicit promise to ward their home against anything and everything he can manage.

Magnus was keenly aware of the french doors thrown wide open behind them, allowing any one of the younger Lightwoods to come out onto the balcony and discover them. It was a little disheartening, knowing that his teasing could only remain at that, but he knew that there would be plenty of opportunities for them to enjoy the fresh air together at a later date; Alec had effectively tempted Magnus into agreeing to the lease. "As I recall, it was I who chased after you and was lucky to finally win your attention," he replied with a soft press of a finger to the tip of Alec's nose.

Eyes tracing the path of Alec's tongue, he leaned back almost imperceptibly to put enough space between them to show his words didn't actually match to any real intentions. "Perhaps we should rejoin them and gain some truly uninterrupted time together tonight, hm?" he suggested, running a hand through Alec's hair to comb it back into place. It was incredibly difficult to keep his resolve, especially with Alec swearing, and Magnus added a curse of his own beneath his breath. "I'm trying to be a responsible adult, my love, but you're making it so difficult," he said without a hint of true ire. "Yes, I was implying that we should go meet our landlord now to finalize the paperwork so we can all move in soon." Stepping back, but not before kissing Alec once more, he tugged on his hand to draw him back inside.