[Ben, vigilant and intelligent and learning how to read Alex, specifically, doesn't miss the flinch. He knows instantly what it is even though he'd known weeks ago - Alex is in the same us with Ben, with his family. He is his world's version of Us.
But he listens, silent, and his body language doesn't change except for a very slight increase in agitation. Especially at the last line.]
That's... what bothers me. More than your mob. [He's afraid of them, too, but it's also a part of his life; if it were the only factor it would have his undivided attention as the most likely threat.
But it's what would cause that selfsame mob, now, that concerns him. He finally stops, looks over.]
[ Spam ]
But he listens, silent, and his body language doesn't change except for a very slight increase in agitation. Especially at the last line.]
That's... what bothers me. More than your mob. [He's afraid of them, too, but it's also a part of his life; if it were the only factor it would have his undivided attention as the most likely threat.
But it's what would cause that selfsame mob, now, that concerns him. He finally stops, looks over.]
I... don't know what to do.