zandalorscat:

But can we talk about Magnus being so freaking insecure about his budding romance with Alec? So convinced that he’s a lot too handle and he needs to give Alec plenty of chances to opt out?

• Like, yes, they’re at the bar to have a good time and get to know each other better, but Magnus is also testing Alec.
• Showing Alec little pieces of him that he imagines could be a problem, seeing if Alec will react badly.
• Like the pool trick. Notice how he’s watching Alec’s reaction to being hustled, to being challenged, and then asking twice if this is okay.
• Magnus literally says afterwards that some people would be bothered by his competitiveness. Meaning he was watching out for that.
• And then he uses that topic as an awkward segue to get into the topic of exes.
• Why? Who does that on a first date?
• “Previous partners” is next on Magnus’ list of things that could make Alec not want to date him, that’s why