[He puffs up a bit as Barry compliments him, continuing to eat his non-apple too. Taako isn’t as finessed or as careful as Barry is- he’d like to be less hungry as soon as absolutely possible, and there’s usually a very small window of time between when you’ve stolen something and when someone will come looking for it, which means you have to eat quick and clean. He decimates that thing, and is careful to leave as little as possible, which he tucks into his pocket. He’ll find a space to bury it later so it can’t be traced back to him. Flawless.

He makes a face as Barry asks his question, though, once again looking blown away by how little this kid seems to know.]

Why wouldn’t they? Adults have laws n’ stuff about kids being alone, but all they wanna do is get you outta their way. They’ll kick you outta all the best spots.

[It’s a little too early for the twins to have earned their caravan scheme, the ploy that keeps them going for many, many years. Right now, they’re just two scrubby kids, finding the hidden places in the world they can borrow for a night- which means learning the rules of the street, like this.]