Hm— I don’t see why not… [Looks around the room at the few occupied tables, shrugging before taking a seat across from her with a small laugh more to himself.] They can get my attention easily enough.

[Smiles with a hint of surprise.] Am I? I don’t hear that very often, to be honest - though perhaps less frequently on a professional level. Heh. [Runs a hand back through his hair and inhales deeply, smiling a little more sadly for a moment before recuperating and shaking his head slightly.] No, I’m afraid I just traveled a lot over the last few years. I’ve picked up a lot of customs along the way - and skills, of course. [Grins a little more proudly.] I’m really just a mutt that learned a few tricks, though I still bark and bite from time to time. [Laughs at his analogy with a weak shrug.]