[He just sort of shrugs at her disgruntled expression and sweeping assessment that that sucks. It doesn't suck so much. Brick by brick, he's built a life here that he's proud of. A life that he actually wants to be in. It's not perfect, but it's his.]

I mean, Viktor is over in the Free Cities, so I guess they're worried about outside influences corrupting the population or whatever. But it's still stupid.

[He rolls his eyes, landing in a grin. He throws his head back.]

God, I wish we could get a car here. That would really give them something to freak out about.