*    ⟢    CONTINUED FROM HERE. ❮ @gracefallen ❯

eyes roll skyward at his insistence, glad he wasn't able to see the reaction. " sure. " he sighs, slipping his keys into his pocket as he walks. " hm, and how many early morning runs have you taken in the past six months ? " gaze slips to his hand when he nudges against his arm, narrowing for a moment, a forced smile kicking up the corners of his lips a fraction of a second later. " i do enjoy running. " usually only alone, however, which he was certain magnus was aware of. heat creeps up his neck and cheeks at the look he gives him, clearing his throat and glancing away. " i doubt you'd be interested in them, magnus. where do you want to head to on our run ? " he attempts to redirect the conversation, holding the lift doors for him to enter first.