Jack didn't miss the curt tone, or the responding posturing. However, he wasn't one to be easily intimidated. He stood his ground, though his stance relaxed ever so slightly as the stranger mentioned that he was heading there as well.
"You probably wouldn't have seen me around the neighborhood, since I'm new to the City," he said.
He held out his hand to shake, with a polite smile, though his eyes were still a bit wary.2t
"I'm Jack of Hearts. Do you live on Kings Court as well?"