( It's still worrying that what happened to is something you're used to; his lips pull up on one side, an echoing wry smile reflected back at Cassian. A little tired, a little knowing, but mostly just... resigned. Yeah, he knows. He agrees. His life is weird, and most of the time very not okay, and he is also very often not okay, but it is what it is. Turns out, you can pretty much get used to anything, with enough time.

He falls into step again — only to falter for a moment, fumble, and super-duper-casually overcorrect. )

Right- haha- yeah, because that... is exactly the same and absolutely nothing has changed, and it wouldn't be way worse than last time, haha, ha. Ha. Um- Listen, for no reason, just to be safe, maybe I should... introduce you to Rita again a few times and just... really make sure you're on her good side.

( This is fine and nothing is suspicious. )