"No one here would even bother," Mello pointed out. At least none of the crowd that he saw around them would. Using embarrassing nicknames would require far too much personality. He raised an eyebrow at Matt using his beverage as an ashtray; that was new, at least in public. "Guess that means you're ready to go? You must be impatient for the demonstration." Mello gave him a seductive smile and winked before standing, digging in his pocket for a few glittering leaves for payment.

"Ready to go?" He'd finish the rest of the conversation on the way. Best the public not hear it, especially if they were discussing the way things were in Paixao.