hell yeah

[ It's easy to spot John Gaius in a booth, not because he stands out— he's one more plain-looking guy wearing black— but because he's off alone in a corner, given an eerily wide berth by the other patrons. He flags Asriel down with a casual wave, pint of beer already in hand. His attention flickers between the man and his daemon as they settle across from him. ]

Welcome back to town. How was the field trip?

[ His was a nightmare, personally, but not for any reason it'd be quick to explain. ]