[He tries to be optimistic, he does, but he's also pretty insecure and needs more cuddles :( ]

You mean...places here? Well - it's so dreary around here. I usually like rain, but...not...constantly. And I could visit friends, but I'm not really close with a lot of people here...

[He is very sad and lonely so lonely. So sad. He appreciates her help, though.]

...I guess I could take up whittling again. That doesn't take much but wood. I wonder if there...is spare wood around here.