He knew he was being rude. It could get him in serious trouble. The Fae pretended to be friendly to Shadowhunters but recent events made it dangerous to be around them. But in the Victorian era, things should be less tense between the Seelie and Nephilim. And, sometimes, curiosity overwhelmed Alec's good sense.

Wishing he had Jace with him, or that he possessed some of Jace's eloquence, he finally decided to approach the being. If he asked an innocent question, he shouldn't get into too much trouble with the Fae. "Good day, Sir. Please forgive me for interrupting, but can you give me directions to the London Institute?"