[ regardless of who actually started the trouble, cassian recognizes when someone would rather not be part of any trouble. there are pros and cons of intervening, and he does make a quick list in his head first, but ultimately he does find himself sweeping in. ]
[ he tucks his hand at the man's elbow, the gesture casual on the outside but there's a pressure in it that hints at the direction cassian is prepared to pull. ]
Now I see why you were running late. [ he looks over at the toughs, who seem a little thrown off now that their target isn't wholly alone - not that cassian is particularly intimidating in this moment. it doesn't stop him from looking directly at the leader, with that same casualness in his voice. ] Can you explain the trouble quickly? Our boss is waiting for us to begin.
[ it is very much a lie but it: 1) puts more witnesses out there 2) puts this imaginary boss into a position of power and 3) into a position to come looking for missing persons. with all this new information, the little gang sort of... shuffles. ]
bad end of town.
[ he tucks his hand at the man's elbow, the gesture casual on the outside but there's a pressure in it that hints at the direction cassian is prepared to pull. ]
Now I see why you were running late. [ he looks over at the toughs, who seem a little thrown off now that their target isn't wholly alone - not that cassian is particularly intimidating in this moment. it doesn't stop him from looking directly at the leader, with that same casualness in his voice. ] Can you explain the trouble quickly? Our boss is waiting for us to begin.
[ it is very much a lie but it: 1) puts more witnesses out there 2) puts this imaginary boss into a position of power and 3) into a position to come looking for missing persons. with all this new information, the little gang sort of... shuffles. ]