stephen quirked an eyebrow at the outburst in regards to his appearance, blankly looking at the man before giving a small smirk of amusement. really, he knew that much, but it was quite bemusing to hear someone state it so obviously. the times were changing, that much was evident with each passing interaction.

“   company would be a welcome change, i was merely lost in thought.  i am stephen strange, who are you?   ”

             _{being honest was a hard task. even more so for him, but he was at least attempting to be for the moment. that way, maybe it wouldn’t help ease his way into things, and not come of as… his almost too per-usual aggressiveness.} 

_{“ we all go there. ” ky knew that from experience, but he doubted anyone would truly get lost in thought these days. not with how everything was changing. “ sometimes more than others, “ a slight grin pulled at his lips for a few moments, “ It’s… ” he was about to say his name, but then opted towards one he rarely used, “ James Richardson. ” maybe that way…it would be safer all around.}