If he doesn’t, who will? He’s already a pretty colorful canvas thanks to Ren; he’s not about to complain. The effect of their comparatively cold exit might be somewhat ruined by the right-handled curve to one side of his mouth, something faint and maybe more than a shade fond.

Besides - he can’t really follow without the ache of effort it currently takes to stand.

He’s always known he’ll never be to them what other, better people are, anyway. What’s he got to lose at this point?