[... He pauses at that, brow furrowing slightly. Maybe it's arrogance, or maybe it's simply self-confidence in his own skill, but either way, his automatic response is--]

That's not necessary. You owe me nothing, and I do not need assistance. [wow, who let this rude guy in here.]

Sheltering those who need housing is simply common decency, and is more the work of my partner regardless.