ZEX blinked in surprise at the sudden change in his demeanor. While he'd been hoping that maybe mentioning his Captain would remind DAX of what was surely real, he hadn't quite expected something like this.

"Yes, of course I've spoken with him..." ZEX was clearly puzzled. "I don't see why I shouldn't have. And he's certainly not dangerous, he's just a human. He's no threat to me... he's actually been quite helpful. He remembers things the way they're supposed to be..." Like you should.

What could prompt DAX's concern? DAX hadn't exactly approved of him bargaining with the Captain back at Cerenkov (not that it mattered, since he was still his superior, although he appreciated his concern), but this DAX didn't seem to have any memory of any of that. It must have been something that this Max must have done.

"Why? Did something happen?"