[ Those instincts are serving him well. Although Zuo Le looks entirely floored by everything coming out of Pete's mouth right now, he does also look properly chagrined by this entire situation.

He'd just assumed that everyone, like him, had a home to return to. It's an easy thing to do when you live in relative comfort, and just because someone does not look wealthy doesn't mean there's any reason to assume they're currently without living arrangements. There's plenty of levels between the wealthiest of wealth (which Zuo Le is certain he's not a part of, even if he's more than just comfortable, and those who literally have nothing to their names.

It's just... he didn't think that this boy was going to be in the latter group.

He blinks owlishly, dumbfounded by the entire situation as he struggles for what to say next. ]

I didn't realize-- I...

[ Under an overpass, or in a nice tree... ]

I'm sure I can find some sort of accommodation for you for the day to dry off in...

[ Privileged sap indeed. ]