Taking a seat that gave him the best view of the main entrance and most of the visible area, while keeping his back close to a wall or gave him the best chance to dive for cover. Even if it meant flipping over a nearby table. He ignored most of the usual types that frequent these place keeping an eye on the more rougher patrons.
The place like so many he had been to before was a dichotomy to him. On one side it was the type of place he knew dangerous thing could happen in the blink of an eye yet on the other it was also a place he felt comfortable in even if he did look uncomfortable. The smells, smoke, and dankness he could stand even though it was an affront to his senses. Some places are well lit up others are dark enough that all manner of crimes can go on without barely being noticed. This place was somewhere in the middle.
He took time from in between glancing at the door and watching the area to people watch the inhabitants of this place. You never really knew but sometimes an individual would stand out as a possible informant. Maybe someone who is paying more attention to you than anyone else. Another possible subject might be someone like a user who might turn over information for a quick fix. Then again there just might be a quality person in the female form whom he could charm things from or himself into.
OOC Zen is going to be checking for anyone who might seem dangerous. Also someone who might be helpful given the right form of persuasion
(Perception)