There are several reasons for that, most of which coming from his general opposition to how everything is handled. He doesn't like the system in place and doesn't want to be a part of it, and so has been generally staying out of it all entirely.
But he decides to involve himself today, at least in part; he's not going to be directing newbies into the safehouse--that choice will be up to them--but he can answer questions and, more importantly, try to help reassure people as they deal with the situation they've found themselves in. That's something he's good at, and it's something very important.
The new arrivals are even easier to spot than usual this time, and so Lance approaches one with a small smile of greeting, but keeps some distance between them both out of caution and so as not to accidentally be threatening.]
Hey. Just arrived?
[Obviously, but it's just a way to start the conversation and get a sense of how it might go.]
[Red Wings | OTA]
[In addition to greeting new arrivals Lance can also be found lurking at the bar itself, idly sipping a drink and half paying attention to the network, the rest of his attention on watching other people in the bar. His nerves are slightly less frayed than they have been since returning from the Aerie, but that still isn't saying much and so he'll probably be aware of anyone approaching.
Despite not feeling particularly social, he'll still offer an attempt at a smile and a nod at anyone who approaches, curious to see how some other Displaced are doing.]
[City | OTA]
[Although normally Lance might've actually been tempted to attend an anime con, having been to a few conventions in his day, at the moment it sounds like one step removed from hell; a ton of people in a confined space is bad enough, let alone with the potential for being recognized from the Aerie. He's so not interested in that.
But he does lurk around a little outside, getting some snacks from the food trucks and watching people wander around in their different costumes. With the LED hat Kyna had gotten him combined with sunglasses, he isn't too noticeable if he doesn't draw close scrutiny.
But of course there's that sense of being watched, and it's surely someone on the task force. Lance can't pinpoint exactly where they are just yet, but if there's another Displaced around he might wander over toward them with fake casualness.]
Lance | OTA
[For the most part, Lance avoids new arrival day.
There are several reasons for that, most of which coming from his general opposition to how everything is handled. He doesn't like the system in place and doesn't want to be a part of it, and so has been generally staying out of it all entirely.
But he decides to involve himself today, at least in part; he's not going to be directing newbies into the safehouse--that choice will be up to them--but he can answer questions and, more importantly, try to help reassure people as they deal with the situation they've found themselves in. That's something he's good at, and it's something very important.
The new arrivals are even easier to spot than usual this time, and so Lance approaches one with a small smile of greeting, but keeps some distance between them both out of caution and so as not to accidentally be threatening.]
Hey. Just arrived?
[Obviously, but it's just a way to start the conversation and get a sense of how it might go.]
[Red Wings | OTA]
[In addition to greeting new arrivals Lance can also be found lurking at the bar itself, idly sipping a drink and half paying attention to the network, the rest of his attention on watching other people in the bar. His nerves are slightly less frayed than they have been since returning from the Aerie, but that still isn't saying much and so he'll probably be aware of anyone approaching.
Despite not feeling particularly social, he'll still offer an attempt at a smile and a nod at anyone who approaches, curious to see how some other Displaced are doing.]
[City | OTA]
[Although normally Lance might've actually been tempted to attend an anime con, having been to a few conventions in his day, at the moment it sounds like one step removed from hell; a ton of people in a confined space is bad enough, let alone with the potential for being recognized from the Aerie. He's so not interested in that.
But he does lurk around a little outside, getting some snacks from the food trucks and watching people wander around in their different costumes. With the LED hat Kyna had gotten him combined with sunglasses, he isn't too noticeable if he doesn't draw close scrutiny.
But of course there's that sense of being watched, and it's surely someone on the task force. Lance can't pinpoint exactly where they are just yet, but if there's another Displaced around he might wander over toward them with fake casualness.]
We're being watched. Again.