[ The grin—at least, Cal hopes it's a grin—rattles a short laugh out him. More of a hah sound, really, but it still counts. Then he leans his elbow on the counter and looks this stranger up and down in an exaggerated way, playing it like he's seriously trying to assess the risk. ]

You know, if that's the only option, I think I'd rather choke first and then see.

[ Too bad he's finishing up his food as they speak!! Maybe next time.

But he does consider the other... being sitting next to him for another moment and hazards a guess: ]

You're another Summoned, aren't you?

[ Not to racially profile anyone here, but Cal hasn't seen any other... whatever Rocket is around here. So he's drawing the conclusion that Rocket isn't from around here. ]