[He pouts and crosses his arms.]

I've found beatin' some sense into people is a pretty universal language.

[The sulk is short-lived, however. He'd rather talk, get to know this guy better.]

Yeah, a bit. 'Least where I grew up, an old guy like your sourpuss friend wouldn't let somebody get between him and a potential fight. People over here seem a bit friendlier. Then there's the language and everything...

[ Though it's worth noting that Firo's view has been a bit warped by his tendency to stray towards the roughest corners, especially in his childhood.]