[Right... He'd appeared with blood on him, hadn't he?]

< I see... >

[Well, he helped them out. They might as well see what they can do to return the favor.]

< Hey, I've got a few other places I still need to go to. Want to come with? I could use some advice from someone who actually knows what he's doing business-wise--and I can help you carry anything you need me to for your own errands, if you want. >

[It's not much, but at least they can make sure he's not alone]