Adam had expected to ask translations for specific words, but as Alec began to speak, Adam didn't want to interrupt him. He waited for the pauses between lines before asking clarifications, and never more than one per line, even if he had more questions about the words or the conjugations.

Alec read well, and his voice was soothing. It was nice, also, to have someone sitting close beside him like this, and Adam was surprised that he didn't feel more skittish about the proximity, especially after Alec had threatened violence against him before.

"Virginia," Adam answered, glad that Alec didn't know the things that his accent signified. "Do you want me to show you on a map? Who did you hear before?"