Since Phoenix showed up, Alec's head has been a bit on the flipped side. But Phoenix tended to do that to him. Having a moment to himself, he'd not exactly escaped - but sort of did - to the Arboretum with his guitar like instrument. It was only an escape in that he knew - they both knew - that Alec needed his own space and if he stuck around Phoenix too much before they sorted everything out, Alec'd be following him around like a love-sick puppy.

Which is kinda depressing.

But he's not going to think about that one.

He does spot Beverly as he crossed the way and frowned briefly, then he continued a little bit past her and plopped down in a spot that he could see her without turning his head but without looking directly at her. Pulling the instrument around he started to tune it, humming "American Pie" softly as he did so.