[ He certainly does his best.

At the very least, when he concludes that's all he can do for the moment, he plops himself down, paying attention to the other as he speaks. ]

...I think not having enough money or warmth was not something I ever had to worry much about.

But, I know that's not the case with everyone.

[ Also he does recall McGillis stating that his own original circumstances weren't all that great. ]