Steph's expressin never changes, but she notes everything, especially the man that talks for Irene's sake, marking him as someone to watch. If he's on their side, in whatever way, they can use him. Which she suspects Irene already has a handle on. It's interesting, watching him argue to keep her alive - keep them alive, although if they give an execution order Steph isn't planning to go down without a fight.

When the order to search them is given, Steph practically growls, "Don't touch me, you piece of shit."

It's a two-fold move; it draws attention to her, away from Irene, because she saw that rough twist and doesn't approve, but it also fits in to the character she's playing, someone too brash to be a real threat. It helps that it's kind of funny to watch the expression of the man who was planning to pat her down. Confusion, then indignant outrage, like he has any right to feel indignant.

The result is that he's a little too thorough in his search, a little too rough, but Steph can block that out and all they find is a notepad and pen for taking orders, a handful of tips, and a CiD. She was smart enough not to bring weapons into a bar owned by a gang; this was supposed to just be a recon mission.

"It ain't hers," The man searching her announces as he turns it on, "There's no default cohort."

Cenel fixes a sharp look at Steph, who just shrug and says, "What?"