[Well, as sad as this next truth is, it's not nearly as depressing as the previous one, especially since he has the opportunity now.]
I did.
[Pretty different is a huge understatement, when it comes to his situation. He'd like to take advantage of that in some small way, even if it might not last.]
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I did.
[Pretty different is a huge understatement, when it comes to his situation. He'd like to take advantage of that in some small way, even if it might not last.]
I hope so.
[His standards aren't that high, either.]