[Hey, laughter is good! Gets him a little bit of an ego boost. This, unfortunately, does not actually solve the problem at hand... But at least it makes him feel good.
He scratches the back of his neck, smile fading again quickly.]
Worth a shot...? I mean, you can't really go wrong with candy.
[One curious little boy has made his way over while they've been talking, a suspicious look in his eye... He seems, uh. Maybe even a little bit hostile? He's giving Dearka the stink-eye, that's for sure. Dearka tries to respond with some friendly energy, meeting that Look with a strained smile.]
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He scratches the back of his neck, smile fading again quickly.]
Worth a shot...? I mean, you can't really go wrong with candy.
[One curious little boy has made his way over while they've been talking, a suspicious look in his eye... He seems, uh. Maybe even a little bit hostile? He's giving Dearka the stink-eye, that's for sure. Dearka tries to respond with some friendly energy, meeting that Look with a strained smile.]
Uh... Heyyyy there, little buddy. What's up?
[The kid continues to glare at him. Silently.]