[ It's a maneuver he's done a hundred times, one wide step back and to the side to accommodate someone he expects would otherwise go right through him. Were it a standard resident he'd move along, mutter a quick hello and resume pretending he's here in hopes of finding wine. But he's pleased to recognize Jupe, to confirm a hunch formed upon entry. He thought he'd recognized the coat. ]
Afternoon. [ Casual, though he's smiling more than he would be otherwise. Pleased at the recognition, and energized at the prospect of asking him how his New Year's had gone. He turns, guessing where Jupe was headed. ]
Bourbon drinker? [ The surprise is a touch forced, but he needs something to justify a conversation long enough to follow them out of the store. ]
[scare chord] :)
Afternoon. [ Casual, though he's smiling more than he would be otherwise. Pleased at the recognition, and energized at the prospect of asking him how his New Year's had gone. He turns, guessing where Jupe was headed. ]
Bourbon drinker? [ The surprise is a touch forced, but he needs something to justify a conversation long enough to follow them out of the store. ]