[He's still feeling wary about all of this, especially because the last time he went to a mall, he was able to get the three outfits he currently rotates through, but it had been overwhelming and frustrating and he'd found out that 'leather pants' didn't mean the same thing here as they did at home. ]

I think maybe I also wanted to meet Reyes' friends. Maybe I implied this, and he thought that you could help, but it's also a good way to help out. Of course, I didn't think I would have to suffer through exercise for it, but...

[He shrugs, because at least he'd offered the gesture of an attempt, which is more than he would've done back home. Then again, nothing about this is like home. ]

I hate the mall, though. Too many people, too much noise, so many cheap things.