[Nikki's staring, eyes wide and honestly a bit taken aback that Ango actually pulled that off] ... [and lets out a low whistle once Ango finishes]

Y'know what? Even if mom's not impressed by that, I sure am. Wouldn't have thought you had it in you, old man.

[-oh wait, he hadn't meant to admit to that. No, his joke... The bit!!! Nooooo-]

Wait, hold on, you okay? Don't accidentally hurt yourself at someone else's venue, that's no good!

[Aleena's absolutely watching from the front of the gallery, laughing at them both, but she's also going to leave Nikki to Figure It Out Himself too. Gotta let karma run it's course every now and again (how else will he learn?)]