Expert might be a strong word for it. I just try to dress well. I want people to have a certain impression of me.
[It's the most important thing to him, how others see him. It makes it easier for people to ignore him, as he fades into the background, their attention drawn to the showy personalities Jade surrounds himself with. And if he is noticed, then at least the impression should be helpful and gentlemanly.
He nods though at the mention of money.]
It is very pricey, all of it. Back home we use Madol, so the value is a bit confusing. [He tilted his head at the mention of trade.] Really now? In my ocean, we do use money. My Father is a businessman himself, one of some renown and repute.
[Likely of the organized crime sort, but the point still stands.]
But well one must adapt, annoying as such things are. Perhaps we will have to find you some sort of income.
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[It's the most important thing to him, how others see him. It makes it easier for people to ignore him, as he fades into the background, their attention drawn to the showy personalities Jade surrounds himself with. And if he is noticed, then at least the impression should be helpful and gentlemanly.
He nods though at the mention of money.]
It is very pricey, all of it. Back home we use Madol, so the value is a bit confusing. [He tilted his head at the mention of trade.] Really now? In my ocean, we do use money. My Father is a businessman himself, one of some renown and repute.
[Likely of the organized crime sort, but the point still stands.]
But well one must adapt, annoying as such things are. Perhaps we will have to find you some sort of income.