[He's a little surprised to see him bring food. More surprised for the tea tray and the nice presentation of the food. A snack he's not surprised by, but this is more effort than he would have expected. He's not about to turn it down, though.]

I dunno. [He says honestly.] Still hurts but it's easier'n how it's been. [He puts aside the book he's long since lost concentration on to take the food. He's at least learned to use chopsticks since coming to the train so he's not a complete heathen.]

Thank ya. It was a good idea, an' loyalty like that deserves rewardin'. They didn't change their stand to save their skins. They went down yellin'.