[He dips his head in a single nod.] I understand.

[People do what they have to do. When they don't have resources, they have to find ways to get them, or they die. It's one of the horrid truths of the world, that anyone would be deprived of such basic needs.]

But if you ever have any trouble with making ends meet... [He shakes his head to dismiss his prior conditions.] Regardless of what you do or don't promise to me, I'll be glad to help.