[For some reason Alec didn't think this was the first time he had to be careful with his words so that the Law didn't come after him. It's an unsettling thought since he doesn't feel like someone who is dangerous, not in the way that the police seem concerned about. Like a weapon, he realizes, but not sure what he means by it in the context of himself.]

The Law is hard, but it's the Law.

[The phrase keeps coming to mind but Alec knows he's not referring to the signs and the cameras. There's also a hint of carefully disguised frustration in his tone, just enough so that Pepper will know he doesn't agree with the Law.]

You'll remember your password eventually. [They're all supposed to regain their memories... he hopes. Giving Pepper a wry smile, he shrugs at the size of the house.] I think we have hobbies that require space. I'm an archer. Maybe we were planning a range in the back yard.

Caffeine and books were the most important stops. I'm not sure where I work, but I know I don't go to the school.