Shortly after Ethan Thomas is kicked out of the bar for attacking Inferi, the bum approaches Ethan and offers him shelter from the cold weather, to which Ethan simply refuses. The bum then proceeds to mock Ethan, saying he smells worse than he does, which causes Ethan to become angry. Not wanting another enemy, The bum attempts to make amends with Ethan by sharing with him his some of his "secret stash".