[The actual invitation might have downgraded to a mere hopeful if the Lone Wanderer hadn't locked himself into participation. Instead, he allows himself to be dragged away, his lips locked into a frown.]

Oh, so my safety's suddenly a priority, huh? Was it also a priority when that Super Mutant nearly took off my head and you were nowhere to be seen?

[Which isn't true, per se. Alex would have been there, if such a there had actually happened, watching with great enthusiasm. This, Neil is most certain.]