A large part of him is screaming for him to go, to not be a bother and to not get any more attention. But he can't shake the feeling that something is wrong, and while he doesn't acknowledge it as such, Rorschach is one of the few people in town he considers a friend. Almost a partner since they've worked together in the past. So he doesn't want to leave, even though he's often the most non-confrontational person ever.

He finds a chair and takes a seat, nervously fiddling with the edge of his oversized coat. "No," he says firmly. "I'm going to help you with whatever this is. I owe it to you."