Not even

Alec quirks an eyebrow. "Well don't listen to anybody, and don't kid yourself. One wrong move and you'll end up in here just like me."

Trooper whines and lets out another growl, showing his teeth. He was clearly not happy with this person.

Alec grins again. "I'm Alec. You might have met my brother? Carson? See... not even family matters around here."