"You're. . .alive." Alexander takes a step towards Laurens, slightly surprised to see him.
"Great observation, genius." Laurens rolls his eyes.
"But. . .you were dead." Alexander raises a brow.
"Well luckily you really are a failure." Laurens replies.
"I am not!" Alexander protests, taking a step towards Laurens.
"Hm. Not sure I believe--"
Alexander leans in, hugging Laurens and interrupting him.
"That's. . That's enough." Laurens sheepishly pulls away.
"What.. what do you mean? I.. I thought you liked hugs?.." Alexander furrows his brow in concern.
"I do, I'm just not in the mood right now."
Laurens' words sting. Alexander never expected John to reject touch, let alone Alexander's..
