[For what it's worth, Hawks meant it. The actual meaning of the name is self-aggrandizing to the extreme, but it takes some wit to play with language to that extent. That at least says some positive things about the person responsible.]
hey, whatever works. [He's too laid back - and not so easily worked up by a surly teenager - to be bothered by the clear statement that he doesn't matter.] as long as i've got something, that's enough.
so i've heard it's you, deku, red riot, and uravity here, as far as people from back home goes. [Now that their names have direct relevance to him, he's made a point of remembering them. It's one thing not to necessarily memorize the name of every person who gets a news spotlight, especially with the kind of life Hawks leads, but now that he's marooned on the same strange world with these kids, they've certainly got his attention.] is red riot a kid too? i've met the others. you all traveling together?
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hey, whatever works. [He's too laid back - and not so easily worked up by a surly teenager - to be bothered by the clear statement that he doesn't matter.] as long as i've got something, that's enough.
so i've heard it's you, deku, red riot, and uravity here, as far as people from back home goes. [Now that their names have direct relevance to him, he's made a point of remembering them. It's one thing not to necessarily memorize the name of every person who gets a news spotlight, especially with the kind of life Hawks leads, but now that he's marooned on the same strange world with these kids, they've certainly got his attention.] is red riot a kid too? i've met the others. you all traveling together?