It didn't matter, he could tell that his partner wasn't happy with it but appreciated him not saying so and actually demonstrated like Alec was an idiot. In this case Alec was an idiot so he was fine with it.

He took a deep breath.

"Right."

He didn't have a wand himself, but he let out the breath through his nose and gestured with one stiff hand, muttering the words under his breath. He was too self conscious to say it louder. A book nearby wobbles and lifts a little off the table before flopping over, pages only slightly torn.

"Christ." He wiped his sleeve against his forehead. "I prefer blood magic."