[ He snorts quietly to himself.

(the underground would eat this kid alive, and he's... not quite sure when he started thinking about everything in those terms) ]

How exactly do you plan on doing that?

[ Maybe his own face image would be a good one to hide behind, too; good for making a better impression, at least. But playing the charming and innocent face is draining enough even when he's not generally exhausted, let alone now. ]