[He nearly sighs in relief. She's so good at not being awkward.]

Managing. This place is different, but it's not really that different at the core of things... [work, money, lodging. Avoid people as best he can.]

[He clears his throat, realizing with some embarrassment that he's rambling.] I was hoping you wouldn't mind helping me with something. I want to search for some information but I don't understand much of the vernacular when it comes to technology. [And it might hold some hope for him, who knows?] If -- the offer's still open, that is.