"Bah." Modifications. Neil would be more inclined to believe Alex if he had used the word dumbbells, not modifications. That would make a far more appealing story than cybernetic implants. Cybernetic implants, his ass.

Speaking of ass, Alex is toeing that line. Rubbing in all the right places? Perhaps the man is hinting.

Neil ceases struggling, pausing just long enough to reach with one hand toward Alex's butt, coping a feel without reticence. He then returns the other's grin with a smile all his own.