[ fine! fine. the next time someone swings by to accost them about their dining arrangements, jusis asks for—some water. he has done the bare minimum to fit in. ]

That won't be a problem. [ his entire life is basically working harder than others. chalk it up to shitty circumstance. ] I have no intention on relying on the kindness of others. If I have to work harder to meet that end, so be it.

Of course, if you have any recommendations, I would hear them.

[ he knows how networking works. ]