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
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