"Science fiction is something like fantasy, but we're talking magic versus science. The aliens seem to have a higher degree of scientific knowledge and capability. They would be more given to the science side of the spectrum than magic. Assholes or not." Max nodded slightly before giving the waitress a smile as she brought his coffee and promised the food would be out shortly.
"Max. And, I don't know what it would take Not really looking to find out." He knew asking for something might mean he'd get it, and not like it. It was like asking for things getting worse by saying they couldn't.
"Max is my name." Just in case the "happy" fellow didn't catch it the first time he said it.