ooc: super-sorry for the delay! RL :(
"Gotcha," Haroun said, not feeling it necessary to dwell on 'Star's lack of a childhood. Haroun would've thought that 'Star and kids would've gotten along great -- they had the same sense of profound wonder at the world -- but he should've realized that, on some level, it was difficult for the ex-gladiator too.
They walked along the hallway. Haroun shrugged. "Kids aren't that difficult. At least they don't care that I'm a grouch." Haroun gave 'Star a nod. "You going to Mexico again, are you? You and Rictor? You two seem to be getting along... pretty well."