[Drizzt didn't pass any judgement on Watts for his lack of armor or other preparations, and between the man's love of food and his demeanor, he was already reminding Drizzt of one of his dearest friends, a small man with a very large heart who had been the first to welcome the dark-skinned drow even though his fellows were wary of the newcomer.  It was endearing him to Watts in a way he hadn't anticipated, but he could prepare for it, and for Watts' other possible similarities to Regis.

It meant the man would need protecting, but it also meant he was very observant and not apt to stumble into danger if he was paying attention. If Drizzt knew Watts' outlook on violence, he would remind the Drow even more of Regis.

A broad smile broke across his face at Watts' greeting, and it looked natural there, a warmth that those strange lavender eyes.]

I was hoping to discuss them now.  I mean to see this academy everyone is abuzz over.