[shock of shocks, the enthusiasm is endearing.] I think you'll enjoy it, and then you too can impress the teenagers. And then you can impress me with what a quick study you no doubt are.

[everyone is happy. his lips quirk at the eyes, a few more movements of his hand before he mentally starts counting them. each time he counts one he touches the skin near it, trying to make an actual mental map of where they are to see if they shift position at all. monsterfucking aside, he does want to make sure they know what's going on here.]

Ah, that would explain it. I suppose the lack of face paint should have told me. [and the infamous bone house. he nods as he runs a finger below another eye.] I also met Gideon. I like her too, she seems chaotic. [he appreciates that. a little chaos keeps things interesting.]