There were nuances that were different between this Magnus and the one that he was desperately grateful for. They were similar enough that Alec could accept the offer of comfort, but he could keep steady enough that he didn't fall apart the way he had when Magnus had whisked him off to some hotel room in Europe so Alec could grieve away from his watchful family.
Even as he struggled out of both his memories and Magnus', he curled protectively around the elder. It had to look ridiculous since now he was the taller one, all strange angles and limbs that didn't quite know how to fit together the way they did with their boyfriends. The thought made him laugh weakly, the sound watery from unshed tears as he found a position that was comfortable for both of them. "Sorry. I'm used to being the shorter one.
"Do you have pet names for him too?" It felt like a safer subject, one that could be discussed without the situation being too awkward. As he spoke, he gently rubbed a hand along Magnus' back, starting to worry about what had been done to the warlock when he'd been brought here. A simple memory spell shouldn't have drained someone as powerful as Magnus. Their captors were limiting Magnus' power somehow but Alec felt fine. Emotionally bruised after seeing Max in the vision, but not weakened.
When Magnus silently asked for permission, Alec nodded. It was obvious that this being loved the Alec from his world. This Magnus was different than what Alec expected, but the important things were still the same. He wouldn't hurt Alec. It would sound crazy to most people, but Alec knew that he was safe. Smiling when Magnus kissed his hand, he was about to speak when he felt the first pull of energy.
His hold on Magnus tightened momentarily, as he felt almost dizzy until the connection steadied between them. "You're welcome. This is different too." Realizing how that might sound, he quickly added, "Not bad different. Your magic feels different than his."
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Even as he struggled out of both his memories and Magnus', he curled protectively around the elder. It had to look ridiculous since now he was the taller one, all strange angles and limbs that didn't quite know how to fit together the way they did with their boyfriends. The thought made him laugh weakly, the sound watery from unshed tears as he found a position that was comfortable for both of them. "Sorry. I'm used to being the shorter one.
"Do you have pet names for him too?" It felt like a safer subject, one that could be discussed without the situation being too awkward. As he spoke, he gently rubbed a hand along Magnus' back, starting to worry about what had been done to the warlock when he'd been brought here. A simple memory spell shouldn't have drained someone as powerful as Magnus. Their captors were limiting Magnus' power somehow but Alec felt fine. Emotionally bruised after seeing Max in the vision, but not weakened.
When Magnus silently asked for permission, Alec nodded. It was obvious that this being loved the Alec from his world. This Magnus was different than what Alec expected, but the important things were still the same. He wouldn't hurt Alec. It would sound crazy to most people, but Alec knew that he was safe. Smiling when Magnus kissed his hand, he was about to speak when he felt the first pull of energy.
His hold on Magnus tightened momentarily, as he felt almost dizzy until the connection steadied between them. "You're welcome. This is different too." Realizing how that might sound, he quickly added, "Not bad different. Your magic feels different than his."