[At the almost challenging comment about Alex knowing many people, Richard raises a brow. Is there some sort of confusion? Does Dorian think that Richard somehow doesn't know Alex all that well? Of course he does. He knows her as well as he knows every one of the black tapes lining the room in his office, or the ones in his father's house. Or the exact moments of Coralee's disappearance, burned deep into his subconscious.

The fact that Dorian seemed to be implying otherwise was, insulting.]

It's a common practice among religious groups in order to control their followers. Not unlike a cult. And Alex's gregariousness is not a new thing. I'd be disappointed if she didn't know at least half the people here.