Alphen could tell that much. But hearing it spoken out loud also helped. Even so it didn't solve the problem that started this entire awkward affair.

"Then why?" He just couldn't understand. He was willing to go with her but she made it sound like that was not even an option without giving him an actual reason for it. Not that the truth would make him quit. If anything he'd insist they make the most of what time they had and not to give up.