At this point everyone seems desperate enough to give it a shot.

[He's quiet for a moment before he just sort of stops walking, sounding kind of guilty when he speaks up.] I'm sorry, I shouldn't be following you around like this, you have enough on your mind. [He may or may not feel guilty that he kind of just wants to hang out with Ema before the shit hits the fan and everyone hates and doesn't trust each other or him for secrets and other reasons.] I guess asking you to be careful won't do much... Good luck, then?