Allen knew what he had been doing as he told the story, his wording was intentional. Not that he fully understood what the other possibilities were as much, but he was at least aware that people can think differently.

Allen himself soon gave the biggest grin at the question that for those who knew him would seem oddly different in how he would normally smile.

"Of course, how else would I be able to afford a place to live and food." Sure, Kanda was the one who wanted to pay the bills so Allen didn't have to but like hell he would have let him. Also guilt was a strong thing.