...Forgive me for making an assumption, then. I can merely sense that you are just as uncomfortable here as many others.

[Well he seemed to be frowning, now. Or rather, not smiling.]

...Anyways I...I do understand that many of us want to go home. Personally, I'd rather stay here. I'm not saying it's a wonderful place, but I'm certainly faring better here than back home.

But while I'm here...I do want to help. And you did mention that you are looking for clues to return home. Is there anything I can do to help?