[ It wasn't his intent to fire shots at her specifically, so that much is just a happy coincidence. They are all aimless here as far as he's concerned.
Fortunately, he is amenable to helping new arrivals find their bearings. It has been a completely uphill battle to find support in his endeavors to be less aimless himself — because isn't it just a law of human nature that they self-impose rifts among themselves? — but it hasn't stopped him from trying before, so he won't stop now either.
Of course, the deal she proposes still manages to catch him off guard. ]
You must really have an entrepreneurial mindset. Five minutes here and you're already putting on an act and trying to strike up deals!
[ He shakes his head. Why does he make it sound like a bad thing, huh? ]
I don't need your payment, but I will accept if that is what you prefer. I don't think you will struggle much to make ends meet. Where would you like to begin? [ How about... ] And what is your name?
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Fortunately, he is amenable to helping new arrivals find their bearings. It has been a completely uphill battle to find support in his endeavors to be less aimless himself — because isn't it just a law of human nature that they self-impose rifts among themselves? — but it hasn't stopped him from trying before, so he won't stop now either.
Of course, the deal she proposes still manages to catch him off guard. ]
You must really have an entrepreneurial mindset. Five minutes here and you're already putting on an act and trying to strike up deals!
[ He shakes his head. Why does he make it sound like a bad thing, huh? ]
I don't need your payment, but I will accept if that is what you prefer. I don't think you will struggle much to make ends meet. Where would you like to begin? [ How about... ] And what is your name?