Really, Jono was capable of snarking off at rude, nosy people just fine on his own. That wasn't really what he was concerned about. But he'd probably crack up a little if Raven decided to do the standing up for him.

//Right... Meta-beings are a little less jarring, where yer from,// he noted, thoughtfully. //I'll get used to the idea of that, sooner or later.//