That's fine, I'm just glad I could see you. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried.

[ He just wants to be there for Law. When Alphen speaks he sounds unusually tense. He grumbles under his voice being unable to hide his sigh. ]

Sorry if I seemed angry over the journals. Do you hate me?

[ Hate is a strong word and one that Law's more than familiar with. Alphen isn't exactly the hero people think he is and everything that Law said is accurate. They're both screw-ups. He doesn't have the right words for this situation. Zephyr would have known exactly what to say at a time like this. ]