It is most definitely an abomination (affectionate). Ryan gets him. Which means the best worst idea comment gets a round of laughter and an "exactly!"

That name gets a light of recognition in César's face, and his smile grows somehow friendlier (there was room for that??). "Ryan! Johnny mentioned you. I'm César Salazar. He said you were in a band?"

... Someone's forgotten his laundry. Because he's putting his basket down on a washing machine and offering Ryan his hand to shake. Good thing the man's smart enough to arrive before the load finishes drying so that the beep will remind him.