[Alex heard the curse, and while he wasn't unused to being greeted that way...he hadn't expected it here. Turning slightly, he regarded the other man for a moment, noticing the clear frustration on his face, even if there was a smile. Not a very good smile, either...]

"...should I ask you the same? My memory's a bit fuzzy, actually."

[Well, so far he wasn't being regarded with anything other than normal caution. That's a good thing.]