[He might not completely understand all of that, but "it could be worse" wasn't really good to hear.]

Y'heard about the Aparoid War though, right? I heard nothin' but stories since I got here 'bout four years ago.

I mean, things've gotten really serious before. If people are really gettin' scared and if that sky means anything...?

I mean, I'm all for thinkin' like an optimistic sort but I ain't likin' this at all.