[The stark contrast between that bald statement and the cheerful joy with which the man spins on the stage makes Devero's eyebrows hike up a little higher. That's certainly a juxtaposition, isn't it? Not an entirely unfamiliar one, though. He chuckles.]

You really would fit right in with the Hedonics.

[He climbs back to his feet, fingers reaching out to catch at the end of the 'scarf' fluttering by.] I'm certainly not going to give up and die any time soon. So I guess that makes living and laughing my only options.

[He smiles.] What's your name, stranger?