A long sigh seeps out his nose while he considers this young man in front of him. None of this should be his business. His only goal ought to be getting off this boat. But he can't watch Jeff fidget with self-consciousness right before his eyes and simply turn away. Damn his morals.

"I supposed it's true of everyone." The change in tone is palpable. There's some annoyance still, yes, but mostly it's gentle concern he's showing. "I'll admit, I have a tendency not to ask for it, myself. But if we are doomed to be trapped here together, then we must look after each other."