[He scoffs, blowing some hair out of his face and lacing their fingers together gently, like he doesn't realize he's doing it.]
We can do that, too. But not instead of.
What? You don't think you can beat me at this, so you want to quit?
[He doesn't actually think this is true. But trash-talking with Ben is a lot of fun, and it makes Alex feel a little more normal in this crazy place. Best to indulge in that feeling whenever he can.]
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We can do that, too. But not instead of.
What? You don't think you can beat me at this, so you want to quit?
[He doesn't actually think this is true. But trash-talking with Ben is a lot of fun, and it makes Alex feel a little more normal in this crazy place. Best to indulge in that feeling whenever he can.]