"Hey-- I know you'd be sad, losing all that Negan time." HE's trying for light, for joking. Truth is, he's not sure what'd be best... people start seeing him for what he is, he can't just stay, right? He's surprised that Neal even wants him to.

He meets his eyes, manages a tired smile. "I'm not gonna leave, Neal. Not unless you all get together and boot my ass out."