The suggestion has him staring at her in horror. Clearly, he hadn't even thought to consider it in that light. Countenance contorting, he hesitates before ultimately refusing a second time.

"Nancy, if I take that money it'd be out of pity. Your history has nothing to do with this. I'm just..."

Sick of people constantly needing to take care of his useless ass. Except he isn't familiar enough with Nancy to admit that much. Unhappy, he shrugs.