He smiles in relief and takes the offered cigarette. He only fumbles on catching the lighter a little. His response comes after a moment of lighting up and taking a long drag from the cancer stick. ((Author bias, what?))

"Oh, yes. I'm well aware. But it... It's not an easy habit to break. I suppose my only saving grace is I usually can't get more than a couple a day. I don't get much of an allowance and my parents refuse to let me work. I usually get them from Anthony."