[The cracks continue to deepen into Alistair's demeanor. He clenches his teeth and takes a defensive stance as if expecting the words to be accompanied with something physical.]

I'm not trying to get you into bed! All I wanted was to finish a mission somewhat amicably.

[His voice rises, both out of anger and a little bit of fear at allowing this side of himself to slip.]

We're very different people but we have enough in common that I thought it could work. I don't generally have friends but if this is the way it's going to be then I don't think I want to. Let's just go back and forget it.