I've seen a good many people who were practically kids I barely knew make the sort of choices no one should feel the need to. You, though...I think as long as you take advantage of the people around you being around, you'll be just fine.

[At least, that's his hope. Hope's always been something in short supply, so clinging to what little there is can't hurt.]

And I hope Maya told you a few times that you're not a loser.