I listen.  I suppose I've heard these phrases tossed about before, but never so flippantly.<br/><br/>I let the others speak, I nod appreciatively to SuLan and Jenny, noting the accord between them and, for the moment refraining from making guesses as to its depth.  SuLan's propriety is encouraging, but still makes me a little nervous... I never now how to respond.<br/><br/>When Logan makes the connection to Alex's past, I feel the hackles at my neck stand on end.  A friend of her father's.  Maybe her uncle's, too.  I can feel the need to inquire further flowing out, but manage to keep it contained for now.  Alex has taken care of her introduction, so she leaves Cross' question unanswered.  "So do we just call you Marshall, or you got a name?"