That actually makes Baqir smile. "That's rather a roundabout way to say it, then."

He studies the stranger right back; you don't get to be his age without noticing when you're being observed.

"Unfortunately for the both of us, they aren't exactly accommodating. No little lemonade stands with A, B, AB, and O, choose your flavor," he says, chuckling. "May as well search together."