Nicholas did reach for the other half of the sandwich, nibbling on it slowly. He had been rationing the groceries he'd been out to get, and it hadn't been that long yet, but he did appreciate it, all the same.

He blinked at the man, then snorted slightly at the mention of parents, his look only softening when that was amended to family.

"I went for groceries and then somethin' happened and the entire city was empty. 'm looking for my family. Getting at least odd jobs'll mean when I find them," his voice didn't waver at when....


.... much.

"Miss Melanie will be less worried. She knows I can take care of myself, but better to prove'er right again, right?"