"You've known me since we were kids. You know how to act around me," Alec said.

Alec grimaced, arms folding over his chest. "You hate everything you hear about this place. I didn't think you'd exactly love that I didn't feel the same way." He had reasons. And there were things he hated about it. He just didn't know how to exactly explain. Or if he should.

"We can try not to look. But sometimes it's hard not to. Someone will mention it, or you'll look upset and we'll want to know why ..." Alec shrugged. "If you tell me not to look at something, I won't."