[His eyes widen a little at her statement, as if he wasn't at all expecting it to be such a long time.] Maybe it was foolish of me to assume this would be more.. temporary.

[He gives her a sympathetic look.]

It's admirable what you've done with your situation. I'm sure there's as much good as there is bad here, if the people are anything to go by. [Juuuust gonna smile a little wider.]