[ magnus dropped his hands into his lap and watched alec stand to go to the window, deciding to give him a bit of space, even if he wants to reach out. ]

I do forgive you, [ magnus said softly, almost like an apology. he's sorry if that, somehow, doesn't feel true, or enough. ] Because I love you. I know you had doubts. I could see them. But I also know you were trained your whole life to do what you were told.

It's the Clave I'm mad at. [ and that's the truth. however upset and hurt magnus is, it's the clave, azazel and valentine he's angry with more than anyone. and alec... he can't deny it didn't hurt. a lot. and it was terrifying. but he's not mad.

he looks up at alec again, watching him. he shakes his head. ]

It's complicated, powerful magic. I wouldn't say it's something we can do, at least not easily, and not many know how. [ he's a bit scared, of where this might be going. but he wants to answer any questions alec has honestly. ]

What do you want to know?