Whether or not the man really intended to make such an offer is up in the air, but Shikamaru isn't a man easily dissuaded from his curiosity — at least, when the effort required is as low as this. He might not be as fast as the great legends, but compared to most people he encounters in Darrow, the standard speed of a shinobi is enough to keep up.

He hopes that holds here.

"I'm familiar with the layout of the city. Might be able to help you find what you're looking for," he says, one hand pulling out from his pocket, holding a pack of cigarettes against his palm. He hasn't decided whether or not a smoke's appropriate right now. "But by all means, I can run. Lead the way."