[ On the upside, 'Star - even with all the TV that he'd watched - was not versed enough in the 'gentlemanly' thing to pick up on the gesture. For now. His mouth almost curved up at the 'no, thanks' that he even managed to pick up on. ]
[ On the downside? He almost flinched at the question, expression closing down in a scowl. ]
No.
[ No, it would not make him more comfortable. That only worked with people he already trusted, and, most importantly, with Julio. But, no, it was not only for Julio - they had spent enough time in Mexico, where they talked with everybody in Spanish, so it wasn't something they shared exclusively. It just... wasn't for here. ]
[ A sharp breath, and 'Star focused on the here-and-now, again. ]
I should warn you from the start that I am not very good at staying inconspicuous.
no subject
[ On the downside? He almost flinched at the question, expression closing down in a scowl. ]
No.
[ No, it would not make him more comfortable. That only worked with people he already trusted, and, most importantly, with Julio. But, no, it was not only for Julio - they had spent enough time in Mexico, where they talked with everybody in Spanish, so it wasn't something they shared exclusively. It just... wasn't for here. ]
[ A sharp breath, and 'Star focused on the here-and-now, again. ]
I should warn you from the start that I am not very good at staying inconspicuous.