[ isn't this the part where hiro's supposed to go "oh god superhero" and not "yeah man, totally."

yeah. his baton might not be the only pretty interesting thing around here, and chat's not making his inquisition on the matter a secret. half his mask raised, like he's got an eyebrow up--and he's coming a little closer to do a bit of appraising of his own.

that doesn't last very long before he's back to a smile, outstretching his hand with the baton towards the boy. not quite giving it to him yet, as he says this: ]

Thanks! I'll let you tinker with it, if you want. [ a press of a button, and that baton's expanding to staff length. chat's smile turns into more of a grin, until he's back to looking inquisitive. ] But actually, I'm curious about those upgrades of yours myself. You sure don't look like a cyborg--

[ haha he's just kidding




but you know what if that's the turn this convo takes he's not surprised at this point. he's just getting that he might not be the only one with an appropriate name here. ]