The very fact that Preston carries a gun - is willing to do so - and that Tim can notice it, neatly shatters the most fundamental of any misconception Tim could have formed before it becomes too large of a potential time bomb. Nonetheless, the extent of Preston's gun-related skills and preferences are likely to concern him when they inevitably come up.

"I take it that your society wasn't as big on the concept of free speech as we are. There's a constitutional - a legal right for the people to make their voices heard, if they want to, though they aren't always listened to. And it does lead to some, ah. Tangential or purely recreational debates." He shrugs a little helplessly - he's guessing that Preston is not used to the wonders of internet forums, either.