Joel meets Venus's gaze with a steady one of his own - she's clearly injured, and clearly posturing for the girl, and it's none of his concern, really. They both know who would win in a fight. If it came to that.

Joel also knows who's side Ellie would come down on, in such an event.

He would be reluctant to share food with anyone aside from the two of them, but for the moment, he's not stopping Ellie's bout of generosity. For teh moment. "How secure is this spot?" he asks instead, glancing around them.