[ That's probably been the most consistent thing that he's heard. Don't trust them. And the more people tell them about what has happened, the more he understands why people keep saying that. She tries to waive it off, probably not so that her experience seems any worse than others. But...that's not the point, right? ]

That still doesn't make it easy. I mean...you've seen enough to know not to trust them, right? I'm sorry. You seem nice.

[ Never let it be said that he's anything but empathetic. Not that he thinks there are a large number of people here that deserve that kind of treatment, but she's so soft spoken and...yeah, it doesn't seem fair. At all. ]

Heh...I'll have to take your word for that. [ He quirks a small, lopsided smile. ] I've got a few friends here. I know it won't be as bad as long as I've got them.