It's weird how that doesn't shake him. Not because it doesn't cut - not because it doesn't make some small part of him want to fight back. It's just that, when it comes down to it, there's no point in defending himself.

It's not worth it. He's not worth it. He just is what he is, and he will be until he dies at some point and no one is all that bothered about it. A completely mutual transaction.

"Can't beat free food, pal," he says, in so casual a tone it is probably insulting. "Where else am I gunna get a deal like that?"