[Ugh, but whatever, good enough for his purposes even if he does give a very flat look for those air quotes. Unnecessary.
But that matter settled, Atem considers letting the conversation drop, but he's bored and talking to this stranger seems like a lot better choice than just laying in his bunk and doing nothing, so after a few moments--]
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But that matter settled, Atem considers letting the conversation drop, but he's bored and talking to this stranger seems like a lot better choice than just laying in his bunk and doing nothing, so after a few moments--]
Was this your first time hatching from an egg?
[Nailed it. He's so good at small talk.]