Um, not usually, no. The institute is like a home away from home. But we also always to be ready to fight at a moment’s notice. You know, our sacred duty and all that. Those lucky enough to live long enough usually retire to Idris.

But Shadowhunters don’t often date Warlocks either.

( The question made Alec nervous, afraid Magnus was going to change his mind. His heart was caught in his throat, anxious Magnus would say that spending more time together wouldn’t be good for either of them. How could they be good leaders if they were distracted? )