The fact that Magnus commented on Alec's tattoos meant that he was looking the younger guy over. Alec couldn't help but blush lightly but he kept his composure, otherwise. He gave a slight shake of his head, "Not really, they were just designs that I saw in one of my dreams and I liked them...so I had them tattooed on me not long after." He knew that it sounded weird but that was the truth. His parents didn't really approve of them, but they allowed him to keep them...the one that infuriated them the most was the one on his neck that was usually always visible. He recalled his father accusing him of coming off as a 'thug.' However, he didn't care...it was done and he didn't regret it. He stared at Magnus' hand for a moment and then, took it in a firm handshake. "Alec Lightwood..." he replied, before pulling his hand back, slowly. He had to admit, it was nice to hold Magnus' hand, even if it had been for a quick moment. Without thinking, he grabbed the nearby bottle of sunblock that he'd placed in his shoe and began to rub it onto his skin. "So, do you normally run on the beach?" Part of him wanted to add Almost naked but he refrained.
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