[ Shrugging, he slides into the seat across from her. ]

I feel the same as always.

[ Always a little bit tired - both physically and mentally, at the thought of this place - and resigned to a lifetime spent in this place. But it could be worse and he's thankful. ]

Guess it is nice not to have to live in that dump in the Down though. You doin' alright though?

[ She seemed well enough, but he knows looks can be deceiving. ]