Humpty Dumpty generally considers himself to be more coordinated than to allow himself to be caught being clumsy in public, but for whatever reason his mind and footing both betray him today and nearly send the Art stumbling to the ground. But the impact never comes, and instead he finds himself secured by a strong arm that steadies his balance and allows him to right himself. Out of both training and a genuine desire to be polite he turns to thank the good samaritan, only for the words to die on his tongue.

For just a moment he sees brown eyes instead of blue, the face shifting only slightly in shape within his mind to become that of a man who he both loved and hated. But as quickly as ever the confusion fades and the reality of just who this actually is sinks in.

All at once the albino's demeanor shifts just a degree colder as he dexterously slips out of the man's hold, putting a small amount of distance between them like a serpent poising to strike. Even though he smiles the expression does not reach his mismatched eyes at all.

"... Hello, Eric."