It still doesn't make sense. Everyone else in the group is more important, more talented, than Alec. Yes, he has his own talents, but he can't do magic or fight like the others.

His expression turns distant as they get the details of what happened. The man in the uniform doesn't seem to notice that Alec is also a newcomer. For a few seconds he debates whether to say anything or pretend that he's supposed to be here so that he can find out more about the situation.

But he can't abandon someone, especially when he'd been helping Alec. "There's two of us and you should answer more questions before we go anywhere."