[A little nod.]

Someday, perhaps. [With a little luck that none of them seem to have, but it's fine. Positivity! Or something. Then, after a curious beat:] Have you found a place to stay here, yet? I was told that both sides offer housing and a stipend, but only after you join them...

[It's not something he's terribly interested in just yet, so he's of course poking around to see what other accommodations are available, where other people seem to be flocking.]