The kid shivers against him, and if not for other things, Alex would take pleasure in that reaction. As things are, he squeezes him once more, then drags Neil's legs up, turning him sideways in Alex's lap. "Nothing interesting," he murmurs, reaching to slowly peel off the old bandage. He winces himself as it starts to pull.

"The guys are handling things upstairs. I'm looking forward to you talking to them. They're good guys."