Alpha stared at Topher. "Well this is interesting," he murmured. There was an instant when he considered that his own memories had been altered somehow, but that was simply impossible and he threw that theory out. This needed more thought.

"I would love to continue this discussion because it is fascinating, but there's fashionably late and there's just being rude. I'll just have to track you down later to continue this little chat." And with a pointed grin he turned and ran for the table.