[He looks contemplative]

I suppose that's true, in a way. The struggle everything has with the universe, and all that.

Oh, erm, do you mean you don't need the escort or don't need the home? Or both? Well, it's not about, erm, needing it, exactly. But it's a nice enough place, especially if you enjoy the company of those your own age.

[He'll kindly leave out the fact that the supervision there is next to nothing.]