Ellis' personality had some limits but he'd at least have the decency to try and get them on his group's side for the while. That and the shot at his track record of being the harbinger of pretty much every horde or reckless endangerment, it may have brought back memories of their trip together.

"Dyin's a bitch, I'd like to not have it happen t' people I give a shit about. But if you're into that, be my guest. You're gonna fit right in with these folks," El let out, "But I hope ya don't. You're just tha' big a lovable dick."

The belittling worked in getting the mechanic to open up more.