Alex jumped as well, a bit surprised that me surprised the older man. He raised his hands instinctively, but lowered them with a sigh when he realized that there was no need. Alice darted under his sweatshirt, surprised by Alex's jump, but quickly stuck her head back out as well to see what the trouble was. "I-I'm s-sorry. I-I didn't m-mean to i-intrude. I c-can leave i-if you'd like."