( Hook has no idea what he's picked out, honestly he just liked the cover because it was red and black. he lifts dark brows as he stares down at it. )

Why, what's wrong with it?

( he's probably not gonna get an answer to that one. that's fine. moving on.

he's not supposed to be taking the piss out of random strangers. there's at least a moderate chance that Emma will hear about this and give him a lecture. that is probably the worst and also most hilarious of reasons for him to try and make amends, but hey, that's better than sending a jeer over his shoulder as Alistair leaves, isn't it? )

All right, I'll leave you and your eclectic taste alone, you've got my word. You just caught my attention, is all.

( that's not exactly a sorry. but it's ... kinda an attempt, maybe? no, not really. )