[He keeps his body so carefully casual, but he catches Barry's eye just a moment, just enough to watch if he's considering it. Has he caught on yet? Probably not. That's fine; the thrill of it is what makes Taako want to push forward. It's not fun if you just hand it to someone, if they catch him- you lead them to it. You bring them to the dawning realization and grin the entire time when they realize the trick you've pulled the whole time.

It's wonderful. Other species can say what shit they want about it being "mean spirited" or whatever, it is fucking fantastic.

Regardless, he takes another bite, doesn't smile too wide yet.]

I mean, 'ss me 'n my sister. Not alone out there. But you, you're here bein' private in a new way. Minging in with the rest of us and still ending up unknown.

[But he is, as he steps closer, going to put his foot on a pain point. See his reaction.]

So what's it uh, for then, adventure? Like... being among humans, working with 'em. It's not a hassle? You think you can trust 'em?

[Doesn't say us, meanwhile. Them.

This will be very, very interesting.]