Actually, he probably should take this seriously - and he is, the set of his shoulders casual but not completely relaxed, his gaze still alert despite the polite smile that plays on his face. He's survived too many incidents not to retain a healthy dose of wariness for anything unfamiliar. At the same time, living in a constant state of flight or fight is exhausting too. If possible, he'd like to maintain a little optimism in the capability of humankind to trend towards good. ]
Then it'd be my loss, wouldn't it? [ With a spread of his hands. ] Though fair warning, I don't exactly have anything on me worth stealing.
[ Except his Vision, but it's not like the guy could use it anyway even if he wanted. At best, it might net him a few extra joolies at a nondiscriminatory pawnshop. ]
If it's extra cash you need, I do know a few places that are hiring.
no subject
Actually, he probably should take this seriously - and he is, the set of his shoulders casual but not completely relaxed, his gaze still alert despite the polite smile that plays on his face. He's survived too many incidents not to retain a healthy dose of wariness for anything unfamiliar. At the same time, living in a constant state of flight or fight is exhausting too. If possible, he'd like to maintain a little optimism in the capability of humankind to trend towards good. ]
Then it'd be my loss, wouldn't it? [ With a spread of his hands. ] Though fair warning, I don't exactly have anything on me worth stealing.
[ Except his Vision, but it's not like the guy could use it anyway even if he wanted. At best, it might net him a few extra joolies at a nondiscriminatory pawnshop. ]
If it's extra cash you need, I do know a few places that are hiring.