[Honestly, he's not much in a mood to entertain a complete stranger, even though he's the one that willingly ventured into this bar and selected a sad corner table to himself. Truly, if he really wanted to be left alone, there are far better choices, but there's always a chance to see someone of interest here. Of course, he's not completely getting his hopes up, as Rufus prefers to be realistic about his situation.
So there's actual surprise striking across Rufus' face when the redhead saunters over and pushes the lady aside, a rare look of honesty on him that's almost as noticeable as the relief that makes him slightly less tense.
He doesn't deign Reno's comment with any real answer, however, instead going for something else that will hopefully establish some normalcy between them.]
...You're late, Reno. [There's a small upward twitch of his mouth, one that isn't filled with its typical 'I'm getting ready to screw you over,' and something that might be even considered genuine as the Turk takes his seat at the formerly empty chair.]
But the first Turk I've seen all day. [He eyes the further ruination of Reno's uniform with a raised eyebrow, but Rufus would have to be entirely blind or unobservant to not recognize one of his most loyal employees.] Whose pay do I need to dock?
[Or more accurately, Rufus wants a report from Reno, who their allies are, if there are other Turks in town.]
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So there's actual surprise striking across Rufus' face when the redhead saunters over and pushes the lady aside, a rare look of honesty on him that's almost as noticeable as the relief that makes him slightly less tense.
He doesn't deign Reno's comment with any real answer, however, instead going for something else that will hopefully establish some normalcy between them.]
...You're late, Reno. [There's a small upward twitch of his mouth, one that isn't filled with its typical 'I'm getting ready to screw you over,' and something that might be even considered genuine as the Turk takes his seat at the formerly empty chair.]
But the first Turk I've seen all day. [He eyes the further ruination of Reno's uniform with a raised eyebrow, but Rufus would have to be entirely blind or unobservant to not recognize one of his most loyal employees.] Whose pay do I need to dock?
[Or more accurately, Rufus wants a report from Reno, who their allies are, if there are other Turks in town.]