If that happened, Zack would watch from the shadows bug-eyed with ... maybe not terror but a horrified fascination. He may even forego the popcorn, which is saying something.

Zack is not the petty type. He might be slightly freaked that the mention of Death's Shadow sent him this way, but he wouldn't hold it against Alec.

Especially in light of this current turn of events.

"Gaia save me if he ever wants to be not helpful."

Still pressing a finger to one temple, Zack peers at the bead. He's transfixed for a moment on what it appears to contain, which results in his stopping thinking so much. It helps.

"Whut, now?" Not that this is a problem. Given the escalation of pain now he's wise to what Abe has done- "couldn't come sooner, far as I'm concerned."