Well, no point in beating about the bush now, especially since those giant, weapon-carrying playing cards didn't look like they were here for Starbucks coffee. Besides, it looks like Alex was a Numbered, or he wouldn't have asked the question, since Fil was fairly sure other man overheard his first remark.

"I can, but I left my axe at home. Wasn't really expecting to have to use it when I'm out on a morning job." He answered, watching as the playing cards marched closer. He could here a commotion starting behind him in the Starbucks store as other coffee-drinkers close to the windows spotted the playing cards marching up.