can we talk about one of the least mentioned–but most interesting–things about magnus and alec’s relationship? how intelligent both of them are. magnus speaks indonesian, spanish, english, multiple demonic languages, and other mundane languages he picked up while traveling. alec is the one they rely on to interpret another language in CoHF because, in his words, he’s the only one “who paid attention in language lessons,” but we all know it’s because when alec takes an interest in something, that’s it, he’s going to be an expert at it. magnus can spend hours pouring over texts and alec has a deep love of books. magnus knows history and geography (even if he does enjoy playing around with the “facts” every now and then). alec spends time listening and learning–absorbing information in the “background”–as he becomes the liaison between shadowhunters and downworlders. magnus teaches. alec negotiates. they are respected leaders who are actively sought out for their wisdom, help, and advice.
they are the definition of a power couple.
additionally: Alec and Magnus using their language skills to talk dirty to each other in front of other people
what i do is not up to you 