"I don't think there are any laws here," Paul points out. "At least none that people can enforce."

Paul already had that impression of the Nexus. The people here are for the most part pleasant, well-meaning, and trusting. It suits his needs perfectly for people not to ask too many questions about newcomers and let him explore freely. He intends to keep his head down, learn what he can from the people, and then decide how to apply the Nexus and what it offers to his needs.

Enough that he walked into a restaurant and was handed a kid's meal and a squeaky toy. It was the first time in a long while that he was treated like his actual age. He didn't even protest when he was handed the baggie and patted on the head.

Minoru's friendly enough, but he's decided that he likes Isamu better.