Alec: How many?
Magnus: How many...
Alec: It's not a trick question. You can round down, if you want.
Magnus: Okay, if you want to know I'll tell you...17.
Alec: 17. That's...
[Sees worried look]
Alec: 1700? 17,000?!
Magnus: It was all in the past! Ancient history. Right now, I'm here with you.
Alec: And me...and 17,000 other memories.
Magnus: Look, I am who I am. You are who you are. All the magic in the world can't change that, so let's just try to make the best of it.
Alec: Sure.