"Yeah, you do that. Maybe wait until you're in a bit of a better state tough, aye? I think a light breeze would topple you about now," he retorted, opting to continue the easy banter. It made everything feel normal again. "Nah, nah- you know I like my women easily crushed and manipulated, that's what attracted me to you in the first place," he taunted.
"Yeah, yeah- fucking years ago, though. I honestly don't remember that much about it," he admitted. He was sure he had been offered free coke right off of someone's library card about ten minutes after arriving, and the rest of the weekend continued in a total fucking blur. He hadn't been the most sensible student- hell, he wasn't the most sensible adult, either.
Malcolm considered protesting, he felt that perhaps he should insist that she ate something, but then he felt the same way- leaving her felt like too much. Like he might come back and she would be gone okay. So he gave in, and nodded. "Okay, yeah. I'll stay with you."