[ Alfie is so good at just - reading him, and Royce is stiff and annoyed about it. ]

You know what. [ Royce says, sharp, now, looking over his shoulder. ] I think it might be better if you figure out your own way back. I've got something important to do.

[ It's Merrick's influence, that. He's going to walk away if Alfie doesn't stop him. ]