[ Initially, it does sound like an accusation -- only because Alex has already entertained the possibility of injury and death -- but he doesn't take it personally.
The tips of his fingers curl into the cloth on her shoulder, responding to the phone's ringtone. He waits for the call to go to voicemail before doing anything else, then dips down to pick up the phone and sets it to silent mode.
Setting the phone on the counter, he starts speaking and crouching down in front of her. ]
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The tips of his fingers curl into the cloth on her shoulder, responding to the phone's ringtone. He waits for the call to go to voicemail before doing anything else, then dips down to pick up the phone and sets it to silent mode.
Setting the phone on the counter, he starts speaking and crouching down in front of her. ]
But he came today.