[ LB's answer just brings up more questions. But any of those would be getting far too personal with a stranger he had struck up a conversation with solely to discuss linguistic differences of their disparate worlds, like don't you have a home you'd miss? or do you really think you could be happy here? Kim doesn't think he could be, but nobody has ever accused him of being comfortable with change. And he knows, too, that military contractors are not people who are known for their happy childhoods. ]

Yes. It was a great relief. And if that's the case for you, then I hope you can find what you're looking for here. Would you rather stay? I'm sure it appeals to some as a fresh start. I can think of plenty who would be better off here than they were at home.