"I find that when things are bleak, kindness is the best route, so maybe that's why." Dan's smile turns a bit sardonic. He reaches over in an offer to take Miguel's glass from him. It was his idea to get rum, so it's his responsibility to do the cleanup.

"You're welcome. The pleasure's always mine when it comes to having company." And puzzling Miguel out has taken Dan's mind off the discomfort of the cold quite effectively. "Thanks for rescuing my sock full of rice."