[House isn't the only one relieved by how this exchange turned out; based on Dio's lead-up, Clayton was starting to worry that he might engage and take things a little further than they needed to go. Thankfully he shows restraint. Clayton's expression remains level, but he spares time to pass Dio a look of silent gratitude for his understanding. Thank you for not causing a scene, it says. You're a real bro.]

[Then his attention is back on House.]

Sounds like we got the same ideas; whole group's runnin' low on food, all a us could do with stoppin' by the school t' fill up. Lucky fer you, ain't it? Get yer own personal escort!