[ the mention of gaatlok and other weapons is forgotten at the last bit. ] .. Oh! No, I-- [ now he's getting a little flustered. ] I mean, I wouldn't-- If that's what you wanted, I wouldn't.. stop you or anything. It's not as if we're-- At least, I.. [ mother mythal, save him. he's not even sure what he's saying at this point. ]

Um. No. I just.. they're nice, and I think it'd be fun for all of us to go out and have a drink.

[ a longer pause, then he flicks the video on at last, because this feels like it's turning into a conversation that deserves face-to-face. his ears are red, and the blush is starting to stain the rest of his face, but he hopes he doesn't look as weirdly nervous as he feels. ]

.. Do you.. want me to point people your way.. like that?