[ He’s not sure he agrees, but he doesn’t linger on it. It’s not like he’s going to give Daybit back. He’s made his choice there, so… He can only continue forward. So, with a nod, he turns a bit so his back is more to Matt, since that makes it easier to braid. ]

You could, but I dunno. Maybe it’s worth savin’ the slot, so to speak. Might be that you run into someone that needs it. Far as I know, there’s not a time limit besides the obvious.

[ Win or lose, and even then, only one case really matters. ]

I’m on your side, though. [ He’s pretty sure, at least. He might phrase it more harshly when he sobers up, offer his usual conditions that he only offers his favor to those who at the very least strive for a goal, but for now: ] I gave you a key to my place, right? So you ain’t alone, unless you want to be. Just remember that.