there ain't nothing here for me [ joining ]

Smoking was a gross and unsavory habit that some creatures seemed to pick up, and the Erudite did not understand the reason for it. It destroyed one's lungs and tainted the air around them, leading to health issues for others. He had dealt with this before, as his past 'bloodfamily' before the Pitt had this nasty problem and it only caused him misery and frequent visits to the local medics.

Nose crinkled and sharp canine teeth visible in a display of disgust, Hope came up beside Dante and narrowed his eyes. Light green gray optics glistened under the light, producing an ethereal and otherworldly glow that often caused others to get caught up in their depths. And if it weren't for him being self-conscious of his alien instincts, he would let them stare. He kind of liked the attention.

But for now he sat with his fellow groupmates, awaiting a response from the stranger.