[He weathers the stare. He's been on the receiving end of those for decades. Usually, right before people decide to shoot, but he's always hopeful.]

Tomas was a gift. I don't know too much about him either. I didn't look up Earth birds when I had the chance. He brings me gifts, and I put them somewhere. [He opens his pocket. There are a lot of little glowing rocks in there. He holds up a metal finger.] Second, there is no catch. I know they're hard to come by and people who smoke and don't stop, need their cigarettes.

I'm not using my Thumos for anything. I'd rather use it for other people. [He grew up in a place of sand and hard living so he adds,] It's nice to be able to help for once.