[ He doesn't recognize the references, but it doesn't really matter, he gets the gist. ]

I don't know what they are. I haven't seen anyone wearing one lately. [ he shrugs. ] Lots of things here make people act weird. I think people let that one get to their heads. Along with a lot of other things.

[ And yes, he has some fresh bruising to show for it. Some paranoid freaks decide they'd like the steal a shuttle and blindly try to get home, and he and his friends in the shuttle bay end up being the ones to pay for that.

He shakes his head, passing it off, as they reach the entrance to the bar. He gestures for her to lead the way in with a smile. ]

Now you can work some of your magic.