He smiled up at her, and simply said, [b][color=007236]"Something cold, please."[/color][/b] He nonchalantly took the chipper from his wallet, setting it so that the corner was visible from under his hand. [b][color=007236]"Go ahead and keep the drinks flowing."[/color][/b]

He stowed it back in the pocket facing the wall, then turned back to Tau. He looked at her for a moment, then asked very simply, [b][color=007236]"Do you know how to defend yourself?"[/color][/b]