[i][color=dimgray]"Still way too cute..."[/color][/i] Alex thought as he watched Sophie scoop Taryn up, and quite literally took her under her wing. Alex had a hard time believing that Taryn was basically the same age as he. Alex was still thinking about this when Jude responded to his ribbing, threatening painful death, and jabbing a metal finger in his face.

Alex stepped back from Jude, fading a bit by reflex, and raising in his hands in surrender. [b][color=dimgray]"Alright, alright, geeze. Don't get your gears in a twist, I just don't like the idea being in close contact with the doctor so soon."[/color][/b] Alex remained a few steps back, occasionally flicking his gaze between the others while Jude gave out orders. After Jude was done giving orders, Alex stepped forward and spoke, still clearly frightened by Jude's words. [b][color=dimgray]Uh, I could just go and grab everything we need. I mean, wh-why beg if I can just get it for free, right? And then no one else has to come with me. I mean risk being spotted."[/color][/b]