Hellboy side-eyes over at Pickman, more out of surprise at having been watched than anything else, and then lets out a snort of laughter.

"Sturdier materials would help, too." He turns to the proprietor. "So how 'bout it, pal? You got anything here that won't crumble under me?"

The shopkeeper smiles sheepishly -- he was hoping for an easy you-break-it-you-bought-it sale -- and gestures further into the store, where he starts leading the way. Hellboy looks back at Pickman, shrugs, and makes a little come-on head gesture.