[Barnaby's not oblivious; fighting criminals for a career meant having a sharp eye for observation and a good awareness of his surroundings. But he's also used to drawing attention, since he doesn't go to great pains to make himself anonymous around the Citadel, so it wouldn't be strange for an Achamite to stop and stare, if not outright approach him. He always tries to be friendly and approachable to them, so his face is known reasonably well around these parts by now.
Still, he opts to stay focused on his task for the duration of his stint in the library, not interested in making small talk unless he's approached first. So he sits, and when he still feels those eyes on him, he looks up again to lock eyes with his observer.
He wasn't sure what he was expecting, but it wasn't being flashed a Shard, and he can feel the heat immediately rise in his cheeks. Why did he have to make that look... indecent?
Then he realises the man probably did it for a reaction, so he tries to salvage some composure, clearing his throat and meeting his eye again with an awkward:]
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Still, he opts to stay focused on his task for the duration of his stint in the library, not interested in making small talk unless he's approached first. So he sits, and when he still feels those eyes on him, he looks up again to lock eyes with his observer.
He wasn't sure what he was expecting, but it wasn't being flashed a Shard, and he can feel the heat immediately rise in his cheeks. Why did he have to make that look... indecent?
Then he realises the man probably did it for a reaction, so he tries to salvage some composure, clearing his throat and meeting his eye again with an awkward:]
Hello.