[There's a flash of anger, but Alex keeps it concealed. Bruce had made it clear: Ben doesn't need his anger right now. He won't benefit from it. No matter how upset he is, his priority needs to be Ben's well-being.]
[But he is angry. He thinks - doesn't know, but thinks - that Ben is scared, and he doesn't want Ben to have to be scared anymore.]
[He doesn't correct the 'sir,' not this time. If it helps right now, fine. He'll let it slide.]
[ Private ]
[But he is angry. He thinks - doesn't know, but thinks - that Ben is scared, and he doesn't want Ben to have to be scared anymore.]
[He doesn't correct the 'sir,' not this time. If it helps right now, fine. He'll let it slide.]
I'll be over in a couple of minutes.