Alexander listened with rapt attention, interrupting only to ask Brooke to clarify a point here or there. He understood well about a parent grooming a child to live a particular life. His mother was willing to let him be whatever he wished, but his father was very much in favor of Alexander claiming his divinity as soon as was practical.

When she mentioned an Avenger named Roxie, Alexander couldn't help the slight smile that tugged at his lips. He should have known that this city was too small to avoid a connection with his sister /somewhere/. Ironically, Brooke had helped him pick out a gift for Roxanne earlier that day. Perhaps she'd be happy to know that? There was time for that later.

When she was done speaking, Alexander chose a particular thread of the conversation to focus upon because it mirrored something from his past.

"How do you feel about your father now that you know more about him?" Alexander asked her.