[ D's presentation without the hat really is quite different. He's not sure what to make of the lack of hat not completing the ensemble, though; just that D looks younger than he'd initially thought, but nowhere near as young as that kid in the picture. And there's a maturity and wisdom to him when they've conversed, so...

So it's plenty easy to carry on like nothing's the matter; just that he hopes that cape doesn't get caught on anything, but figures D won't let it. And considering how carefully he moves while Amos hangs back, he's pretty sure he's got nothing to worry about. Hell, he even beams a little at the compliment about his shop; if he was the type, he'd preen a little.

But he is not, and so a slight smile — at least until D's question, when it fades to confusion instead. ]

Enjoyed? [ Blink. ] I mean, I been trying to figure out how to build a 24th-century standard gun, but...

[ He trails off, thoughtful, looking around. ]

... I dunno. I like fixing things up for people who need 'em. It's a little different from working on a ship, since there if something went wrong, everyone might end up dead. Things here're lower stakes, like fixing someone's wagon or building something custom for 'em, like a nice box to keep their heirlooms in or something. I guess I enjoy doing that. Does that count?

[ Queries the Exalt who thinks he's a bad person but likes doing things for other people, completely oblivious to any stereotypes he may be living up to. ]