[When others doubt, Ben is quick and decisive to correct them, to push them or pull them back into line; Alex doubts, and there is almost a plaintive note to the X5's voice. He follows the mark back until he can drop his hand to Alex's shoulder, gripping there in acknowledgement of what obedience there is in him.
He has lost others, because he and they were not good enough before. He would sooner burn in the flames Alex can produce at will - again - than lose his friend, but that is exactly what will happen if he keeps talking like this.]
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[When others doubt, Ben is quick and decisive to correct them, to push them or pull them back into line; Alex doubts, and there is almost a plaintive note to the X5's voice. He follows the mark back until he can drop his hand to Alex's shoulder, gripping there in acknowledgement of what obedience there is in him.
He has lost others, because he and they were not good enough before. He would sooner burn in the flames Alex can produce at will - again - than lose his friend, but that is exactly what will happen if he keeps talking like this.]
Tell me about them.