[And do they ever brandish those holy symbols. Taako didn't get to meet a lot of paladins - avoided them honestly, too goody-two-shoes for his tastes - but he's never seen Merle without his Xtreme Teen Bible in hand. Or shoving Pan's pamphlets in someone's face.

As soon as their hands connect, Taako feels the numbness start to recede again and he sighs in relief.]

Can't expect everyone to understand the significance of fashion, I guess.

[But he does. He really does.]

As long as you're not a fashion disaster, I guess I can be seen holding hands with a merdude for a bit. At least until the whatever-the-fuck-this-is goes away.

[Although...it's a little awkward just standing here. Holding hands. After a moment, Taako pops his lips and looks around.]

Mmmm, soooooooooo. You- uh- what... instrument? Do you play?