“to be fair, it was a stupid question. anyone would miss their friends, kid. i’m not totally heartless, even in the metaphorical sense.”

“not personally, no. but there are plenty of friends i used to have that i did. when it’s between them and me, my family and starvation, sentiment doesn’t mean all that much. i do what i have to do to keep my own safe and alive. no matter how much it hurts.”