The grip at his arm is harder than he'd expected, and Serpico stumbles (for real) as Lon'qu shoves him forth. Should he respond indignantly to that? A more spoiled noble certainly wouldn't put up with that attitude.

... well, it's not like he doesn't understand the difficulties of being employed by nobles. And the payoff of causing a fuss doesn't seem worth it. So he settles for giving a small sigh, starting to lead the way as he arranges the supplies he'd picked up.

There's a practiced ease to the way he dons the sword belt, slipping on the coat and strapping the pouch of food over his shoulder. And he starts to do the same for the metal case before changing his mind and holds it out to Lon'qu.

"Would you carry this for me?" That seems in line with what a spoiled noble would do, he figures. But while he's at it, Serpico gives a slight cant of the head, making an uncertain noise before continuing. "And ... would it not be best for you to lead the way? If we run into any other bandits ..."

It would be nice if Lon'qu said yes. Just so he knows he probably won't get backstabbed on the way.