"Not exactly," he said, shaking his head as he began to formulate the response in his head. "He's private, but it's not out of anything negative now," he started, finding it strange to be analyzing Alec to himself. And yet, with the differences established and both of them firmly aware of the disparities in their timelines, it was almost like discussing Alec with a twin brother. That was a strange thought for another time when he was alone and better equipped to dwell on it. "It's sort of that traditional thought that certain aspects of a relationship are meant to be shared by those in said relationship. He's still shy when it comes to discussing sex, but he stands up to his mother to defend what we have. It's all very sweet."

Watching as Alec raised his hand towards him, Magnus melted at the soft brush of lips over the back of his hand. It spoke of an intimacy that was built up over time, and he wondered if he'd ever get a chance to peek into Alec's memories to see what they shared in another world. "That's still a long ways off," he said, clearing his throat and forcing himself to think about the present. For an immortal, it was just as easy to obsess over the future as it was to dwell on the past.

That smile sent a chill through Magnus but he found that he rather enjoyed it. Competency was sexy, after all, and Alec was the best fighter that Magnus knew despite all of the praise his siblings received. "Remind me never to piss you off," he said with a smirk, reaching for Alec's hand and lacing their fingers together. "Shall we?"