One could not judge the appearance of someone hard at work. That just wasn't fair. And it was very clear that Justin was working hard to likely distract himself from everything else going on. Alexander's usual attitude was not a burden he needed right now and Alex recognized that.
"Well it still technically is," but Alex wasn't here to debate land ownership between Britain and its territories. He pulled out a chair across from Justin and settled in without waiting to be invited. It was bad manners but this was not a conversation to draw attention to. "That would be me," he confirmed, "Let me say up front, I ain't here to apologize. Once words are put out, they put out. Can't do nothin' about it. But I'd like to give you, mm, a peace offering."