Awkward glances and side-eyeing are the least of Deucalion's worries, and frankly, nothing new to him. Regardless, when somebody nearby is so blatantly and unrelentingly doing just that... it's hard not to address. Besides, there is a certain merit to not ignoring the accused.

For one, indulging in this does provide a form of mild entertainment. And for some reason or another, blame it on the circumstances, Deucalion decides to play along this once.

"Now that you've got the gawking part out of the way, there's nothing stopping you from speaking your mind," he chides the stranger mildly. "And who knows. Perhaps I've yet to hear this observation." As he finishes, if Njoki happens to be meeting his gaze, she'll notice a very distinct flicker in his eyes. Like lightning coursing through them. Not at all subtle.