riverview | [ first spell ❧ video ❧ username: sage ]

[ when the feed clicks on, there is a somewhat annoyed and tired looking face staring into the void. his hair is a mess and, despite being located in a bed in the communal housing area, he looks like he hasn't been friends with sleep for at least half a decade if those dark circles under his eyes are to be believed. at least he bothers to open his eyes when he addresses the network, voice rough and with a distinct southern drawl.

look, he's tired, alright? it comes out when he's tired.]

So I get that there's a jungle and a whole lotta forest out there along with shit that no one really wanted to delve into detail about but, anyone know if there's a swamp? Maybe a marshy area? Fuck, even a squishy patch of moss an' shit would be nice. Ain't gonna be much use if I can't find one of those.

[ a huff, Sage rolls over on the bed, feed tilting until its looking down on him laying in the bed, mint hair splayed everywhere. ]

Also for those that might know, how the fuck does magic work here? Like-- I get there are 'things' beyond the walls and all but-- what about werewolves? Other witches? How do you cast a fucking circle here? Also, where the fuck do I get the strongest whiskey?

[ oh, did you expect a please and thank you before he hung up? sorry, not gonna happen. ]

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I can give you more detailed information about what's outside the walls.

[His helpful expression turns to amusement, thinking of the floating coffee mugs that he'd barely managed to catch before Magnus could have a chance to either use magic to clean them or send them... wherever dirty dishes ended up when his husband didn't want to wash them.]

Magic definitely works here. Both magic from other realities and whatever it is that the locals can do. We have a High Warlock who could tell you more about magic and where to find the whiskey.

[ you have his attention at high warlock. that sounds-- well at least reasonably close to shit that he is used to dealing with. ]

Information would be fucking awesome, thanks. You know anyone that has a more, uh, comprehensive map of shit too? Mostly geographical shit.

[ there is a pause and the video tilting while Sage sits up. ] High Warlock that knows where the whiskey is huh, I like them already. Where do I find them?

I'm part of the Perimeter search and rescue. I haven't been to any swamps, but I can give you some detailed maps. I can also set you up with a guide, if you want to check out sites beyond the wall.

Usually, he's at his bar. The Apothecary.

Are you a warlock?

[ you ARE OFFICIALLY HIS FAVOURITE. a flicker of relief passes over his face at the mention of maps, but he waves off the idea of a guide.]

Fuck that, just gimme the maps, I can handle myself.

[ a beat before:]

Thanks though.

[ it is pretty clear he doesn't say that often. you should feel lucky. ] The Apothecary, huh? I like it. Just ask for the High Warlock then, or will I need a name? And nah, witch. Swamp based, hence the need of a fucking swamp.

[Alec gives the being an unimpressed look, rolling his eyes. If he hadn't had years of dealing with Jace and months of attempting to rein in Clary, he might be more annoyed.]

Give you the maps, then a few days later, my parabatai and I are going to have to go searching for a witch who thinks he knows everything. Or thinks that magic solves everything.

[His expression does soften with the thanks. It's not something he hears often from the more stubborn members of his group.]

I'll let him know that you like it. His name is Magnus Lightwood-Bane.

We don't have witches in our reality except for a few beings who can do a couple of spells. Warlocks and the Fae are the ones with magic. [He tries to imagine Magnus having to be in a swamp to do magic and fails.] Power isn't based on certain places there unless it's ley lines.

[ don't give him that look, pretty boy. though, probably earned in this instance. Sage has fairly limited fighting skills without magic, he is a scrappy little shit but, well--

Sage rolls his eyes right back.]

The fuck is a paraties and I don't think I know everything, otherwise I wouldn't be asking about the damned swamps. If it's any consolation, I'm really fucking stubborn and about as easy t'kill as a cockroach. [ shrug.] So I've been told.

It's a good name, makes me excited for the drinks. But I'll ask for Magnus.

Right, realities. Keep forgetting that, kinda jealous of not having to need to draw power through something but-- they Fae tricky obnoxious shits where you are too at least?

Parabatai. We're partners on the Perimeter Guard. [It's the simplest explanation without going into Greek history and discussion of bonds that Alec doesn't really want to have with someone he's met over video.

Yep. Like Jace. Sage can take care of himself... until some giant monster decides he'll be a nice snack or some sort of emergency happens and Alec will be tromping through the mud to try to find a witch.]

Easy to kill isn't the same as not being able to die. It also doesn't mean that you couldn't have an accident out there and need someone to drag you home.

If you're curious about the drinks, go to his next party. He mixed potions into them last time.

You can't do magic unless you're in a swamp?

They're tricky. They think too much about the long-term for me to really understand them.

....so fancy way to say partner. Okay cool.

[ is he mocking just a tiny bit? maybe he is. maybe he is. though at this point he is finding himself oddly amused by the other and his willingness to put up with his attitude. it speaks to being able to deal with people like him and, well, that's gotta be a plus in Sage's books.

god help Riverview if Jace and Sage ever meet.]

No, it's not, I suppose. Still, made it so far with minimal scarring. [ that's a lie ] But you also sound like you are used to dragging people outta trouble, so I will make sure to call you first.

[ is he smirking and winking, maybe a little. sorry.]

Eh, I can do magic without the swamp, I mean I haven't tried it here yet, but-- it is just more powerful in the swamp, with those energies. I'm just a conduit for things, shape the energy that already exists and whatever. But back to potions and drinks, I have not met this warlock, but he is already one of my favourite people here. Potion drinks? Please tell me they were hilarious potions.

It's a little more complicated than that.

[Which he's not going to get into with someone who can do magic that he doesn't know unless he has to.]

That's a relief. [Izzy would complain about him being sarcastic, but she could walk knee deep in mud and still never get dirty. He still isn't sure how she manages that but it's a skill that he'll never learn.] Thank you of thinking of me first.

That kind of magic sounds limiting unless you live where that energy is. [Magnus would go crazy if that was how his magic worked.] There were ones that allowed customers to swap bodies. Ones that temporarily gave them magic or animal traits. The bar was decorated the way that most beings expect for Halloween when their host has magic.

Uh huh, I am sure that it is.

[ he doesn't believe you, that much is very apparent, but he is also kind of amused by it all. he also has zero interest in magical partners and whatever. at least. right now. talk to him again in three years.

that makes him laugh, a short sharp noise, like he didn't really expect it. you get a point there, Alec. Sage waves his hand elaborately before giving a small mocking bow.] You are most welcome, only the best for pulling my ass outta the fire I guess.

It isn't limiting, I mean-- I am from the part of Texas that is more swamp than anything else so, that was never an issue for me. Never tried to work magic without it, though it might be possible. [ Sage kind of thinks that , since he is attuned to the weird mix of life and death and rebirth energy that is the swamp, he might be okay with other sources of magic. but none of them would favour him the way the swamp does. ] Wait, body swapping! Damn that sounds fucking amazing, count me the fuck in the next time there is a warlock party!

[Alec just rolls his eyes. For some reason he has the feeling that Jace will either think this being is awesome and become best friends with him or Alec will be stopping him from committing homicide.]

How about avoiding situations where my partner and I have to save your ass?

Magnus might have theories about how magic works here. There's also a group that studies magic.

His magic is amazing. [Is it obvious yet that Alec thinks his husband is a genius?] I'm not sure how often he'll break out that potion, but if you ask, you might get him to agree to make it again before next Halloween.

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