Well, part of it may be taking pity, but a not unsignificant part is related to Daniel's broad shoulders and strong jaw and soft-looking lips. These things were definitely part of the consideration when he decided to walk over.

He waves the barista over and orders a coffee for the guy, and another tea for himself, and tipping to make up for the way the guy's dripping all over their furniture. If he turns out to be interesting in addition to attractive, Seth will probably insist on feeding him too.

"What's with the cases?" he asks curiously.