[ Which was perfectly fine, because Jaco could vainly bluster out enough conversation for the two of them! His joints seemed to lock up in restraint, but aside from that it seemed the alien was able to resist jumping into another steel hug. Once he had a chance to properly see the human, he seemed to pull a frown. Why were earthlings so frustratingly tall? 'Least this one was making an effort to reach his level. ]

You don't seem like a criminal. We're both victims of this place anyway. I only crush those that I know to be bad troublemakers! That, or I use this!

[ He jerkily and awkwardly forced his arm to shift and pat against the holstered laser on his hip. ]

I... Well actually I can't. The last time I blasted someone I- well never mind that. You can trust that if you have a virtuous heart, you have nothing to worry from me!