[It's easier to think right now when Alex's voice lowers, although that doesn't help Ben with the context of the words he's saying. Friends, yes, Ben understands that as best he can - but Alex is talking about family now, and there's a disconnect there that is solely Manticore's responsibility.
Friends. He's still finding out what that means in practical application rather than only definition, and right now it's alarming him despite Alex's reassurances.]
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Friends. He's still finding out what that means in practical application rather than only definition, and right now it's alarming him despite Alex's reassurances.]
Will it change anything?