You think so? I think you're not a gibbering fool pissing himself 'cause I'm this close, but you're not disrespectful either~ A fine balance, that. Get too lippy, I might get upset and take all that good opinion back. But go boring, and I'll just leave.

[Another fragrant tobacco-puff, not quite right in Akira's face but too close for comfort all the same, before Gregor goes tapping the curve of his hook, flat side up, against his chin as if holding something precious on a plate.]

Must be a real pain, not bein' able to see so good. Don't suppose that tall tale about other senses makin' up for one lost is true, is it? Heh.