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Alex wanders downstairs, detouring by the bar to pick up a cup of tea and going to curl in a booth.

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Alex puts down his tea and stands, going across to the other booth and gently, very gently touching the boy's shoulder.

Alex knows nightmares. It'll be a shock waking like this, but at least it won't be the nightmare.

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"Sshhh. You're dreaming."

Which isn't exactly helpful, and this is probably the third time in his entire life he wishes he was Gifted, because Alanna or Thom could help this boy wake up, probably. Alex sighs and tries to stop the boy from thrashing around too much without seeming like he's restraining him.

"You're dreaming. It's all right, nobody is going to hurt you."

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Alex smiles and doesn't move away just yet.

"You all right now?"

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He sits back on his heels, now that the boy's awake.

"I figured you'd rather be awake than having that nightmare. I'm Alex, by the way."

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Alex shakes his head.

"Not 'sir' anymore. Just Alex. And it's nice to meet you, too."

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Alex blinks at him, a little confused.

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And here's Adam, in the other side of his booth with no warning. He grins.

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Alex raises an eyebrow at him.

"You're looking cheerful."

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"When am I ever not?" comes the flippant answer. "How're you?"

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"Hey, I didn't say it was a bad thing..." Alex shrugs. "I'm well enough."

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"Never said you did. Been eating?"

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Alex rolls his eyes.

"Yes, I've been eating. Do I look like I'm about to collapse or something?"

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"Not today you don't. Just checking." He gives Alex a sunny smile, the picture of innocence.

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"Does everyone in this place make it their mission to feed me? I swear, you're all going to get me out of shape."

He doesn't sound terribly annoyed, really.

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Adam raises his eyebrows.

"Think we've got a ways to go before you need to worry about getting fat."

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"If I ate as much as everyone seems to want me to I would."

Alex is pouty.

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"Nah, see, that's where the exercise comes in."

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"Exercise can only do so much."

He perks up all of a sudden.

"Alanna and Faith brought my horse here for me. I can go riding again!"