He glanced over his shoulder, still annoyed but willing to be cheered out of the mood. If it was lighthearted banter the guy wanted . . .

"I dunno Styx, you look pretty tough and a little green. You wouldn't make much of a meal. Then again, I've certainly eaten worse. It'll be a new experience to eat something still alive though. Sushi isn't quite that fresh, although it certainly is raw . . ."