[He really was the helpful type, wasn't he? Alex smiles appreciatively, though as he talks about Tem's feelings, her gaze falls to her hands, but the smile remains. It may be just a tad bit sadder now.]

Yeah..I felt safe around him.

[Alex still didn't know what she did to deserve him, but she was glad she had him even for just a short time.

A second later she snaps out of her thoughts, looking back up at him.]

I'm sorry--I didn't mean to take up so much of your time. You're training right now, aren't you?