[Dirk's sense that this man is a top-tier creepazoid is probably not helped by how he throws his head back and laughs at that, sharp and barking.]

You're a funny one, I see.

[But he draws back after a moment, the grin fading, eyes widening, expression turning almost mockingly serious.]

Excuse me, I apologize. I forgot myself for a moment. I'm looking for my apprentice. Name of Jay. Does that sound familiar to you?