So he was just naturally blunt? Brooklyn's mouth formed a thin line as he wondered what sort of life would require anyone to be like that. Perhaps the young man had simply grown up without a lot, or any, friends. One of those quiet nerdy types. (As opposed to Lexington, who was a somewhat louder nerdy type.)

Though there was still the possibility that he was helping out the wrong sort of person, and that Nate was really of the more evil persuasion. He didn't seem all that evil, though. Simply unfriendly. He figured someone with actual evil tendencies would try and come off a bit nicer at first, like Demona.

He didn't like the way he was talking about being helpful, however. "Helping people to help yourself, is that it?" he grumbled. At least it was better than choosing a less friendly tactic.