Alex snorts to Neil's reply, reaching up and out to wrap an arm around Neil's shoulders and draw him closer. "That was never in doubt. 'member? You get through anything. You and me bounce back." Though admittedly, Alex shakes things off quicker. Likely a trade for the lack of radiation....

"I just don't want you to have to deal with stuff when you can't react the way you're used to. I'm here, and you can rely on me to make up for that-- Or if you're going to turn me down, per usual--" As when Alex offers nearly anything. "--You can just take me up on that roleplay offer. I can be your servant again." He waggles his eyebrows at Neil, calling back to the Republic of Dave again.