He can hear that tone in the question. Whether or not he recognizes it, consciously, is debatable. But the slight tension in response is obvious. He shouldn't. He needs to make himself useful. How is he supposed to do that, when he's left behind, when he's the only one without something to help - some new skill.

His arm doesn't even function properly.

But also, he doesn't want a fight. He doesn't want to fight another Sleeper in the street. He'd just make things worse. Wouldn't he?

"Yeah," is all he gets out, from gritted teeth. Walk away, run away, just like always. Just like every time life you don't know how to cope, right?