James looked around and saw Tears up close with some of the odd smelling group. He did not think at all for long and moved up close, still on the dance floor but close. The idea being that if something started, well hell would make itself known fast from the floor. He did not want to fight, but he was distrustful and knew that the best chance he would have is if they did not see him coming. Granted he could go up and talk too, but she seamed to have not started anything that looked like it would turn suddenly violent so it was best to let her talk.