[ jim approaching him so forwardly makes him take a step back and straighten his back, regal, composed out of instinct. that smile is fascinating to him, though— and he notes, as he mirrors the grin, that he and this fellow are the same size, conveniently eye to eye. ]
Good afternoon. [ he chuckles, very softly. this is interesting indeed. despite the fact that a part of him is irate about having nary a clue as to what a "coinkeedink" is, the fascination that he feels toward this man overrides it.
he doesn't think he needs to mention that a change seems to have come over the man before him. instead, he just goes on grinning his manic grin. ]