[ newt isn't the only one to feel the surprise in that little stunt. everything else proceeds as expected, with the gunslinger's reflexive reaction in taking a shot but even with his own skilled observation, he hadn't actually anticipated newt's own movements towards taking action, recalling the last time he'd had to step in and rescue him (to an extent).

aside from a brief widening of his eyes, kovacs carries on his focus for a moment longer, stepping in towards the revolver on the floor and picking it up. opening the chamber, he empties out the remaining bullets into his palm before tosses the gun back to the floor. ]

Well, next time you want to go messing around, don't fuck with the music, alright? Now go give a good tip to the waitresses for being an asshole.

[ turning to newton, he looks him over, pursing his lips a little. ] You good?