Alec hadn't meant that. Jace was still Jace, still his parabatai, he could still feel him. It didn't matter if he was from a universe one door down. But there just ... had to be a little bit of difference.

He gave Jace a baffled look. "What are you talking about? Tell me whatever you want. You just got here, you're going to have questions and be pissed off. I get it." It just reminded him that he wasn't angry enough, probably, and Jace would disapprove.

He nodded. "I'll be here. The hot water doesn't last long in this building, just a warning." Alec remembered that well enough.