"Anytime." Dan steps out of the way quick enough that he and Brand avoid a straight up crash, shoulder-checking the wall as he does.

It's hard to tell the difference between someone so overwhelmed they need to just get away from any and all stimulation, and someone so overwhelmed they need someone to hold them down and ensure that they don't do anything reckless or stupid. Dan's been both of those things many, many times, so he likes to think he's informed enough to be confident asking to follow Brand around.

"Hey, would it bring you any relief to beat the everloving shit out of one of those robot tackling dummies at the gym?"