He might of said something like it once. [ Her green eyes cast down again. ] We've been around so many times that some things are just lost in the loops. I'm not sure how much he even knows I'm trying to reach him. He's probably forgotten it.

[ Still, she squeezes his hand in return once more. If anything she can inspire this Alan to fight more to get back to his Jesse. She falls silent at the comment of wanting to be with Alice. It's not jealousy or anger that flares on her face. A form of quiet acceptance. Alan will always want to be with Alice--she's his other half. ]

Don't drag her on. [ Her tone is flat, almost like a warning of some kind. ] She'll pick up on how much you want to be with Alice and she'll back away. Make sure the two of you have the space to be together without her interfering. She... we won't stay somewhere we doesn't belong.

[ Jesse pauses then as Polaris tugs on her mind. She stands, walking around him. A hand holds out and the Service Weapon appears. A few steps into the hallway and she hears voices. Footsteps--from beyond the front door. She quietly steps up to the door and waits, trying to discern what the voices are saying.

« I know that voice. I've heard it before. Where have I heard it? » ]