"I try to be," he said with a little laugh. The fanciest notions he ever had was purchasing Mandalorian armor for himself. Everything else Cobb did with the practical in mind.

"You wanna keep starin' at this water or you wanna come with me to the diner?" Cobb asked as he jerked his thumb over his shoulder to where he was headed before spotting here. "Because I was on my way to make a little somethin' to eat. You'd be welcome to join me and ask any questions you might have."

The best way to get to know someone and make them feel welcome was to share a meal with them. Old Tatooine custom. Or, at least, it was among Cobb's people. In some cases it was the only comfort they could offer a new slave just arrived in the commune.

"Otherwise, I can leave you to your contemplations." Cobb had sort of invited himself over to chat without really thinking if she wanted company or not. He did like her. Merrin was a good kid from what he could tell.