Alex  seems to be lost in thought looking at the gatekeeper and the portals to the various worlds lost in thought and for a moment looks like he is going to speak but see Fujiko still present. Turns to her I have something I wish to discuss in private with the old man if you would please go ahead that would be appreciated." Alex quietly and patiently waits as the anger he had before begins to pass and his tone of voice goes to a calm and mellow tone.