He's seen seeming less do a lot worse than an aggressive chicken. Also, you ever seen a cockfighting spur? Nick possibly has, he's Been places.

Still, the relief in his expression as he accepts the cigarette into his calloused palm has nothing to do with perceived threat levels. He flicks a grateful look to Iggy before striking the match with his thumbnail and immediately lighting up. At the end of his exhale he says, "I would've," huffing out a bit more smoke on his wry laugh. The most sincere joke he's ever told, though it's funny because he's not sure it's a fair trade. But like an addict, he's already worrying where the next one will come from.

"Nick. You?"