#malec headcanons

Family time

When Maryse decided to have a look on the baby-boy, she found all three of her boys sleeping, the little one finally full and snoozing peacefully, hugged by dads

Meanwhile the cats dialogue:

- look, they got a kitten! soft and sweet and smells of milk - i, for one, smell trouble and double trouble. you'll see, Meow, you'll see.

Illustration following Silent Alec fanfiction series

I enjoy thinking about the biological implications of fantasy species and I had some thoughts.

Magnus won’t actually live forever, at least, not on Earth. His death is guaranteed, the planet won’t live forever.

Assuming that warlocks regenerate their cells (including neurons and the connections between them), they might experience mental degradation.

In current neuroscience, replacing neurons or regenerating brain tissue often disrupts stored memories and mental continuity. Magnus’s mind might eventually fall into a cognitive clutter - leading to confusion or slow processing. Despite desperate attempts to remind himself of Alec and Rafe through Max - he could forget everyone.

Even if cells are regenerated, maintaining the exact pattern of connections between neurons might be impossible over a long time. Small deviations could accumulate, altering personality or memory integrity.

For those that have read my TSC fics - you will notice my OC Alaric - an immortal Fey doctor.

He is significantly older than Magnus, often displaying childish tantrums, ennui and dissociation.

Over an extremely long period of time, things like trauma accumulation can wreck an immortal being - manifesting into a form of madness, but not because of physical brain decay but due to unbearable continuity.

Doctor Alaric is losing his identity and is therefore quite erratic and eccentric.

Ofc I do!! 🥰

Between Magnus and Alec, Magnus is obviously the bigger singer.

He sings nearly all the time. While cooking and making potions, in the shower, lullabies at the kids' bedtime, serenading his husband for no reason but to make him smile. In and out of key, making up lyrics if he doesn't know them.

Magnus can't stay still while singing. He'll shimmy his shoulders, sway along to the tune, and if Alec is nearby pull him into a dance

During karaoke parties, its Magnus who goes up on the stage and knocks the whole place out while is filming the whole thing from below all like "You're doing amazing sweetie"

Alec, on the other hand, isn't much of a singer. What he is is a hummer.

Alec can't help but hum along to every song he listens to. He also whistles some tunes to himself, on long walks and slow patrols. (The whistling thing is canon, no it really is I have evidence-)

Alec never really sings out loud (he's very shy about singing) but he's a proud singer when drunk. Only Magnus knows this, and he'll gatekeep his husband's singing voice till the end of his life

As everyone knows Alec tolerates Clary and Simon (and we know he secretly loves them) but they can be annoying and so whenever alec starts to glare or snap if Magnus is there he’ll say “Alexander, be nice.” Or “Darling don’t make that face you’re too pretty for that.” And Alec will immediately try and hide the smile that Magnus’ presence alone gives him, but now that he’s talking well Alec can’t resist grinning like a love sick puppy. And then Clary or Simon will smile or tease and Alec will go to say something else but then Magnus will slide his hand down Alec’s arm, lacing their fingers together and leaning close to his ear hushing him.

Alec: *flops over in bed*

Alec: do you like me?

During Alec’s time as the Consul, the Shadowhunter’s codex was rewritten. Representatives from all Downworld fractions were included as writers to ensure no community will be misrepresented in the book. Also, Magnus’ name was finally included as the co-inventor of portals.

Alec finally got the opportunity to visit all the institutes on his wish list. He personally visited as many institutes as possible to evaluate their needs and requirements. According to close sources, it sort of turned into a prolonged honeymoon trip. (What do you mean when am I coming back? I am on a work trip! Of course Magnus is with me! Where else would he be? IZZY, THIS IS NOT A ROMANTIC GETAWAY! IT’S FOR WORK!!!)

Alec refuses to admit it, but he still blushes a little when someone calls him ‘Consul Lightwood-Bane’.

Ever since he became the Consul, his Spanish got better real fast. Magnus reckoned his husband finally downloaded a cursed app, but apparently Perfect Inquisitor Rosales is a perfect teacher too.

Alec’s Consul robes are cobalt blue to match his eyes and Magnus’ magic. The angelic rune and the symbols of all downworld fractions are printed on his sleeves. The robe was designed by Clary Fairchild.

Sometimes when the kids misbehave, Alec has no choice but to use the ‘Consul Voice’. However, it doesn't really work at home. Max finds it funny and Rafe finds it lame. Although there are some fans too. (I am just saying you can use it in the bedroom too, darling!!)

Once the Shadowhunter Academy was established, Alec, along with the new dean Simon Lovelace, introduced extracurricular programs at the academy. The academy now has a music room, a library with mundane books and a science lab so students can pursue other interests during their leisure time.

People no longer address him as ‘Jace Herondale’s parabatai’ but instead refer to Jace as ‘Our Consul’s parabatai’. When Jace heard of this shift, he apparently screamed ‘about fucking time’.

The first week after Alec’s induction, the downworlders threw a party to celebrate. There is word that the party is still going on. It’s been two years.

Every time Alec travels for work, Jace makes up a medical emergency so he can go see Alec. It gives Magnus serious Deja vu. (Listen, iratzes given by my Parabatai work faster. Everyone knows that. Do y’all want me to walk around with a broken foot? DO YA????)

Alec appointed Isabelle as the weapons master of the Clave. She is currently working as an apprentice in the LA institute under Diana Wrayburn.

Alec stills checks in with the Alliance - at least once every two weeks. He is very pleased with the progress made by Cristina and Mark. He is not so pleased to know that Lily has been flirting with them both constantly. (Well, if you want me to stop flirting with them, you better back here and fix it yourself. Ha! Checkmate, bitch!)

With the help of Simon and Catarina, Alec was able to normalise mental health support among nephilim. There are many nephilim now taking mundane courses to train themselves and meanwhile Alec identified reliable mundane experts with sight whom nephilim can be referred to.

Alec also repealed the law that prevented nephilim from seeking mundane medicine. If any nephilim wants to use mundane medicine for a legitimate and valid reason, they can submit a petition to the Clave - which will be assessed and carried out with the help of warlocks.

And of course, all marriage and adoption between same-sexed and nephilim-downworlder couples was legalised.

Happiest of Birthdays to @my-archerboy​! This one is just for you 💙💙💙