Alex shrugged, not too intimidated by Stark being there but also aware of the fact that he had to tread carefully. This was too soon after his return to be a coincidence, and in that case he had the feeling that he had to keep the Relic secret if he could. The Imperator might want it, but this wasn't exactly a good way to convince him that he should give it over to them. Well, he just wasn't inclined to. 

"Sorry, it's been a long day," he explained in a tone that was all too truthful for his liking. "Besides, I wasn't sure how you wanted to be referred to so I figured I should get that out of the way first." That part was only a bit true, and he moved past that to focus on what was happening. 

With that said he took a step back, revealing more of his apartment as he gave a beckoning wave. "Please, come on in. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have." He was confident enough in his abilities to make up something that would seem credible without an in depth check, which would give him the time he needed. If worst came to worst he could always make a run for it again. But for now he waited to see how far the Enforcer was willing to go with this. 

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