True, Stan probably doesn't need to be holding onto Ford's sleeve, but then, Ford probably doesn't need to keep holding onto the back of Stan's jacket either. Point is, Ford won't say anything if Stan won't.

"Yes, yes, and...yes." Ford smiles a little, before glancing down at his free hand.

"Like attracts like, and all that." He adds a bit more quietly, before slipping his hand back into his coat pocket to keep it warm.

This weather is tolerable during the day, but once the sun goes down, things get far too chilly for his liking - which is precisely why he picks up his pace a little bit, so they can make their way back to the cabin faster. He doesn't want to have to stay out in this cold longer than he has to.