It always makes his stomach sink a bit when someone takes pity on him. He knows that's not Darcy's intention — she's painfully genuine as a person — but he doesn't feel as if he deserves this kind of treatment, not after colossally fucking up his life.

"Ah, are you sure you— you don't got some other kinda plans? Havin' more'n enough for two usually means a person's expectin' company," he says, thinking for sure he's stepping on someone's toes to accept the offer.

"I can walk with you." It's an abrupt change of direction, but he figures it'll probably save him some hassle.