Itzal was polite and kind with only a hint of tension. Not all enjoyed meeting new people and some had their own reasons for disliking strangers. Jaden had been one of those types until founding his pack. But something bothered the ex-assassin about Itzal. He had scars about his body that led to believe he had some experience in standing and fighting rather than running. That said he was brave or very skilled. Good attributes for someone who was in a position to protect Rio. Something else still bit at him though, like there was something more to Itzal than he was able to see. For better or for worse it intrigued Jaden a little as he knew his instincts about such things to usually be accurate. I’m sure Rio appreciates your help. he answered with a his eyes still a bit analytical on the man before turning moving past him to follow the mentioned woman after she had left her quarters.
The second and last roommate Rio had mentioned was already out when he stepped into the hall. Jaden’s eyes lit gladly at the chance to meet both of them. He trusted Rio quite a bit but felt she might be a bit naive about the nature of people. To verify that these men were not worrisome would make him feel better about his friend’s safety. That’s quite alright, he stopped in the room where Rio kept her seemingly useless “couch”, It’s nice to meet you too Harvey—or uh, Harv. He said good naturedly. Harvey was scarred similarly to Itzal, if not a wee bit more, but he did not inspire the same feelings of mystery. He looked sounded slightly sure of himself and stood in a way that told the same. He was polite in his manner and Jaden chalked him up as a bit easier to read than the other male.
Now surrounded by Rio and her friends Jaden smiled and looked from one to the others. I’m glad to see Rio has some good company out here, In meeting Harvey and being momentarily distracted by his accent he had forgotten his small feelings of intrigue in Itzal and so spoke kindly of them both. A moment later he recalled it and realized that, while easier to read, Harvey was still an oddity. So are you two longtime friends of Rio? he asked and let his shifting gaze exclude Rio and settle on the two of them, Or did you just stroll by one day and see a pretty lady who needed some help? said the male in a joking tone. He also grinned at them to express the last questions in sincerity. Some harmless fishing to figure out a bit more information that could be considered polite conversation.
Jaden does. Jaden speaks. Jaden thinks.
