"Fine, then don't hop on," he snapped back belligerently. "Ain't no skin off my nose if you wanna tire yourself out like that."

Because he was perfectly fine tiring himself out. If he had to. But he had plans to ask James for help with the hauling if he could find the man before they got too far. Guy was strong enough he could take an hour or two shift without breaking a sweat. Needed to introduce him to Athena, too. Make sure he knew who was with them.