[ they're just beetles ... maybe if he thought there was anything respectable about them.

jusis takes note of the untouched drink. eizen's first impression is relatively solid: helpful, street-smart, not prone to indulging needlessly in alcohol like some adults he knows of.

for about a month ... that is not very reassuring, but he'll address a point that's more useful than i don't want to be here for a month. ]

Have things always been this ... tense? [ is it constant? should he be worried about things getting worse? he clarifies: ] It usually takes some aggravation to get such a warm reception for mere affiliation.