Lou walked forward, hand extended. He firmly shook the hand that belonged to this new acquaintance.
"The name's Lou. To be honest, I'm surprised to find anyone still here." He looked at the can held out in front of him. "Thanks, but I'm fine, so until I've done my share, I don't want to take any of your rations. Wouldn't be right." Looking over his shoulder toward the door he asked,
"And who are you?"