Well, yeah, but— the way you've been living is hard, too!

[ He splays his arms in exasperation, in empathy, palms out, a look of concern tugging where that relaxed smirk used to rest. He's speaking from the heart to some capacity, even if his own situation back home was far different. ]

You've got to take the chance. Even if you're leaving everything you've known behind... everything you don't know is in front of you! All you need is just one good friend, and then you just— go!

[ He slides his hand down the length of his arm, as if shooting off into the air. Just go. ]