Sure, but respect has to be earned too, right? And we're newbies here, they've got no reason to trust us! And they're already pretty afraid. I bet if we explain we're just trying to help then I'm sure they'll let us.

( Hopeless optimism? Check. But he smiles at the other man, bright and cheerful. ) Godzilla, huh? That's a cool name. All right, Mr. Godzilla, I'm Vash. I take it you've covered a few places by yourself already, right? How about you lead the way, so I don't make us cover ground you've already worked on.

( He has a feeling his new friend doesn't like to be frustrated. )

Don't worry, I'm quick!