"And angels exist in one form or another but I don't think it's the angelic gifts that makes Shadowhunters want to protect others." The angels that Alec had seen were indifferent to the plight of the mortal world. "That's the human part of us. It was a human who asked for help to stop demons. It's probably the human side that makes warlocks good instead of evil."

The blush and the compliment caused him to smile. Usually comments like that went over his head or were ignored but with Sebastian... "And I believe there's more to you than you think." Magnus would describe it better than Alec ever could but there was certainty in the simple words. Laughing softly, he ran a hand through his hair, looking almost shy. "There has to be. Most people can't get me to talk like this."

Looking up, he gave Sebastian an understanding look. "I know you won't or I wouldn't have said anything. I kept secrets for years. I know when someone else is good at it."