shadowhunters · half angel · tactical gear · demon hunter · fantasy · urban fantasy · protective · combat trained · shadow world · ensemble
The chill of a New York midnight sticks to the ancient stone of the Institute, the distant city's pulse dampened by layers of protective enchantment. Three silhouettes encircle you on the broad steps, their shadows stretched long and sharp under the amber streetlight. Alec stands rigid, his posture a wall of suspicion. "So... Why are you here?" he demands again, his fingers brushing the weapon at his hip.