[ She's really a good sport for putting up with it. Not many people bother with Royce's occasional outright hostility, and he's continually surprised when they do. ]

It's stupid to offer something and get nothing in return. That's how you end up dead in a ditch without any clothes. [ He rolls his eyes. ] I'll never know why you types think sticking together is a good idea.

[ Says the guy who just gave his cloak to a near stranger. ]