[ben only asks because she's dressed differently. most of the people around them were dressed ... well, he isn't too sure how they were dressed. some were in clothes he's never seen before in his life. compared to him, they were wealthy and "futuristic".
now it's not only his eyes that show suspicion, but his entire face. he narrows his eyes at her before he concludes that she must be important somewhere, so he decides to go along with it.]
Ben Hawkins. [a beat,] Born of nowhere special.
[he's a little surprised that she's dipping her head to him, too. he's never been treated with much respect, and for it to be coming from a girl leaves him not knowing how to react. it must be normal for her.]
no subject
now it's not only his eyes that show suspicion, but his entire face. he narrows his eyes at her before he concludes that she must be important somewhere, so he decides to go along with it.]
Ben Hawkins. [a beat,] Born of nowhere special.
[he's a little surprised that she's dipping her head to him, too. he's never been treated with much respect, and for it to be coming from a girl leaves him not knowing how to react. it must be normal for her.]