[little walter releases him soon enough when he sees the slight nod above him. walter kneels down, taking his eyes off alex to look the boy in his eyes.]

The adults have to talk now, why don't you go play.

[he lifts a hand to touch his hair, in an instant the child is gone leaving the two men alone.]

You're a formidable fighter, even in the midst of psychological warfare. Impressive.

Have you accepted the truth?