[He may not have been THAT much older than Izuku, but honestly he was glad to give this advice to any of his younger colleagues. It was often stuff he had to learn himself, and Izuku seemed like too good of a kid to just thrust into situations like that.]

Haha-you're okay! People have always said I'm a natural at talking to people, so I guess I've got a talent for it. But everyone can learn how to deal with people with some patience and practice. I think you can pick it up real quick!

[He was a quick study and already recognized a bad situation! He believed in Izuku. As for the trap..]

Hm. Well, without my magic it would be hard for me to detect anything, so I guess we'll have to do this the old fashioned way.

[After all, they had reached the first alley the thug had indicated.]

Since you know what we're looking for, I'm counting on you, Izuku.