Jack opened his mouth to retract the statement, fearing that he'd offended his new acquaintance, but relaxed when Pullo made his offer.

He smiled then and said, "That would be pleasing to me as well, although I am afraid I have nothing yet to offer," he would have added that he also had no currency with which to purchase any, but Amy had explained the way food and drink was potentially obtained. "Perhaps when I have better bearings?" he asked. He hated to admit the lack of resources or to put someone off for that reason, but the alternative was more painful an embarrassment by far.