Jacob Bhatt

168 years old \\ Warlock

[the-delightful-illario-cross]

“Ah, young Jacob, even you will eventually tire of the novelty drinks of the mundanes.” Ilario continued, face deadpan, “Besides, I’m trying to watch my figure. Have you ever looked at the sugar content of those neon drinks? It’s atrocious!” Illario caught the drink as it slid over. He took a swig. “I’m afraid tonight’s story is long, beginning with a foolish promise I made to a mentor years ago and ending with me being barraged with frivolous magical requests by practically the whole downworld of Cincinnati!”

[jacobbhatt-blog]

“Hey, my drinks are never ‘novelty’ or ‘mundane’,” he interjected with a grin, leaning against the bar, “But you’re right, you’d probably get diabetes with just a sip- your old heart couldn’t handle it. Insulin shock is a terrible way to go,” he returned easily. “A man in demand, I like it. Well if you want to explain, I’m all ears- it’s in the job description,” he added the last part with a mock groan, as if he didn’t actually like hearing Illario’s stories. In truth he found them quite interesting. 

[childxfthenight]

Adam leaned against the bar with almost unsettling grace. “You could point me in the direction of someone whom you’ve been serving an appropriate amount.”

[jacobbhatt-blog]

Jake let out a light laugh when the creepy older vampire spoke; he’d talked with a few of his kind, but Adam was the pinnacle of eerie and had a very odd sense of humor. “Hmm..” he hummed, looking around the bar, and nodded at a girl at a booth. “That one there’s had five shots about half hour ago, you might wanna give it a little more time ti kick in though,” he told him.

[bellsatrix-blog]

     “Oh. Right.” How had she managed to forget that she was talking with another Downworlder? Well…at least this one didn’t seem as bad. “Fine. Escorted. And I think I’ve seen her a couple of times around.” Gabby couldn’t deny that she was still trying to learn all the different names that was constantly flying around the Institution. “Thanks but…I think I got it covered. But if I do need any help, I’ll be sure to let you know.” She gave him a small grin before looking at the drink  he passed towards her.

     Glancing up at him, she shrugged before taking a tiny sip of it. “Can’t argue with you on that. So…tell me. I haven’t heard a Downworlder’s perspective on this as of yet. How do you feel about our newest friends in the city?” She was sure he knew she was referencing the Hunters.

[jacobbhatt-blog]

      “Suit yourself- this lot can get rowdy at times,” Jake shrugged. If she didn’t want help he wouldn’t offer it again- his politeness would only extend so far. Still she seemed alright, for someone so young in comparison to what he was used to. Jacob thought about her question for a minute, unsure of what exactly he thought. He was staying at the Institute more out of curiosity than fear.

      “Well.. As far as I know, those ‘hunters’ or whatever they call themselves don’t know about warlocks. So as long as I keep wearing contacts they shouldn’t have a clue I exist,” he grinned, though after a moment it faltered. “There’s always groups of people trying to kill each other. The only difference is that the target’s now on people that shouldn’t even be on mundane radar, so it’s a bit.. off-putting.”

[auggiesilverwright-blog]

“You’re from India? I’ve never been there!” Auggie knew a couple of Indian shadowhunters from the academy, but aside from a few conversations with them he didn’t know much about the country.

Auggie followed Jake out of the kitchen. “Eccentric? As long as it’s nothing like fish eyes I’m sure I’ll find something I like.”

[jacobbhatt-blog]

“Yeah, you couldn’t just tell?” Jake chuckled, his darker skin usually giving that away. “You’re not missing much- I mean, the food of course is much better but ya know, hot in the summer and stuff..” he continued, not particularly liking to talk about his childhood. It was a whole other lifetime. 

“They might have fish eyes, but that’s not all they’ll have.”

[the-delightful-illario-cross]

“Anything strong, that isn’t some neon color please.” Illario sat at the bar and ran a hand through his hair. “Mio dio, It’s been an unexpectedly long evening.” Illario had planned for a casual evening out and somehow ended up making it more of a work excursion. He wasn’t surprised, people tended to flock to him with work requests due to his long life and magical abilities, but still, it was irritating.  

[jacobbhatt-blog]

“No neon colors? damn you’re getting boring in your old age,” Jake joked, though he did as was requested, sliding him a dark blue drink after a few seconds. “You should’ve gotten a private booth- let in only those you actually want to speak to. What’s made it so tiresome?”

[bellsatrix-blog]

Well there wasn’t any argument there. She knew the place too well and even she as a Shadowhunter couldn’t help but find a way to go against the rules if it felt right. “Sure…”

“But also I don’t feel like being the drunken babysitter tonight either.” She pointed towards the direction of those she had escorted out tonight. “So you’re going to make excellent company tonight.”

[jacobbhatt-blog]

“Technically, I’m being ‘babysat’ tonight also, though I think we prefer the term ‘escorted’. Moved into that Institute a few days ago. That girl, Andrea I think, has been really good about letting me back in after this place closes. If you want I can help you round everyone up later,” he offered, deciding to go ahead and make her a bright purple drink, though there was practically no alcohol in it. “Better settle in then, it’ll be a long night if you’re sober.”

[auggiesilverwright-blog]

Auggie laughed. “Not even from America! I grew up in Alicante. I didn’t even see a mundane city until I turned eighteen.” Auggie shuttered involuntarily thinking about his first trip to America and the tragedy that followed. 

He took a quick breath and continued, “but that’s not really an exciting story. Anyways let’s check out that restaurant! I bet it’s great!”

[jacobbhatt-blog]

“Ah, I see. I’m not american either, I grew up in India, but I’ve been here long enough to know my way around..” Jake smiled, though he wasn’t sure why the young boy had look so torn in that brief moment. 

“Some other time then..” he agreed, starting to walk to leave the kitchen. “It’s great if you don’t want to live on pizza. The menu is a bit.. eccentric.”

[bellsatrix-blog]

“I think you and I both know you can’t serve me,” Gabby responded with a small roll of her eyes. Technically, the drinking age in Idris was 15 so could drink if she wanted, but with the mundanes out and about tonight she might get a few looks. That, and she wasn’t particularly a drinker to begin.

[jacobbhatt-blog]

“Eh, we’re known for bending the rules a little,” he replied, watching the girl in front of him expectantly. He only followed mundane laws when he absolutely had to to avoid being exposed. But if she didn’t want anything so be it. “What’re you here for then, the company?”

[jacobbhatt-blog]

Auggie swallowed his food and chuckled. “You’re right about that! It’s pretty poor etiquette to inhale sandwiches. The consul would be really disappointed in me.” Auggie wiped his hands on his pants and held one out to the downworlder in front of him to shake. “I’m Auggie Silverwright one of the shadowhunters here. You wouldn’t happen to be a downworlder looking for a shadowhunter escort would you? Because I am running incredibly late for my escorting duty”

Jake nodded in agreement, grinning. Auggie was amusing, at least he didn’t have that permanent scowl that shadowhunters seemed to have etched into their features. He shook the boy’s hand and shrugged, “I’m a warlock- Jacob Bhatt. Nice to meet you,” he added as he slipped his hands back into his pockets. “Not sure where I’d need you to escort me at the moment, but if you just want to get out of here I don’t mind being your excuse.”

[auggiesilverwright-blog]

Auggie had a nasty habit of being late. Today was no exception as he realized that his afternoon nap had gone on a little too long. He raced down the halls of the Cincinnati Institute, pulling on his gear as he ran. 

Finally he reached his destination, out of breath and hoping beyond hope that there was still some lunch left in the kitchens. Auggie’s eyes lit up as he saw a sandwich platter on the counter. He reached for a sandwich and started eating, stuffing practically the whole thing in his mouth. 

It was then he realized there were other people in the room. Embarrassed, and still with a mouthful of food Auggie said, “um, hi there.”

[jacobbhatt-blog]

Jake wasn’t sure how he felt about living here in the Institute; sure, he spent enough time outside of it that it didn’t drive him crazy, but these shadowhunters were a different kind of weird. And he’d seen lots of weird being a warlock. 

Still, he didn’t need to be anywhere for a few hours and he stood in the kitchen with a couple of other downworlders when one ran in, demolishing a sandwich as if he was going to die at any second. Shaking their heads at the disheveled boy the others left, but Jake let out an amused laugh and said,

“I think you’re supposed to actually chew your food.”

[jacobbhatt-blog]

“Hey, what can I get you?” Jacob asked with a grin from his position behind the bar. It was a busy night and that was how he preferred it; he loved the atmosphere of Elysium, high energy with so many different people, it was impossible to be bored here.

[greenwillmend-blog]

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