"Of course, that way you're always ensured to act your best." He pauses intentionally for dramatics, "Not that I need to act."

He watched them walk away, keeping their faces in mind for later; he'd tell them the story of helping educate a young boy. Definitely liable to get him one of them, if not both.

"They're just happy to see people helping one another. And I'll bet they think you're cute, too!" He jovially punches his shoulder, but at least now he's not leaning on him anymore.