[They hope he doesn't, for the amount of confidence they have is much, much lower than they make it seem. They can only hope, and make sure others don't lose hope either. Because if there isn't a way forward, if all they're doing is walking in circles...

They change the subject. For both their sakes, they'd like to think, but really just for their own.]

< Oh, um, by the way, you might want to look for a job while you're here. It might be a simulation, but apparently the need for money is simulated here too. >