( connor doesn't expect such a shocked reaction and when vanessa jumps he can't help but watch, wondering if there was a better way to have approached this whole thing. it doesn't look like the woman is going to fall over or anything so there's no attempt in making sure vanessa stays upright or stable.

instead the stars just get another look as connor wonders just who these stars even belong to. someone around here will know. for now he'll just carry on with conversation as if he hadn't just gotten the jump on someone. )

That's a shame; I haven't seen them before either. It would be useful if someone around here knew. They are normal looking enough stars, but they aren't mine. ( connor pauses, considering his options before opting to just go for it. even now his voice is even, calm and not at all as stressed as he ought to be sounding.) You seem preoccupied. Do you require assistance with anything?