Flashing the other man a smile, John nods, tipping his head towards the path himself.

"Of course," he offers, though he waits for Jim to take the lead. Both down the path as well as in their conversation. Jim had been the one to request this meeting after all, and as much as John enjoys his company, he can't help bracing himself for whatever this talk might hold.

"How are you, my dear?" he asks, glancing aside at the other man as they walk.