[ If Neil's watching, when he offers a thanks, Alex makes a strange face, not expecting the gratitude. He takes a moment to shift some things around on the desk. ]

As much as you would expect. He wanted to get revenge on them for using him, but it really was a mutual thing going on. They cared for him, even if they couldn't explain to him in a way he could believe that he was human. I think he's doing better now. Maybe.

[ Manny might be helping. Somewhat awkward, that. Alex spends a protective moment thinking about Boone.

Then stops the pretense of scavenging and watches Neil. ]

...I thought I'm the one that's supposed to be at your side.