"You're very helpful," he observed placidly, looking at that fact as if he wasn't used to people being very kind to him. It was both a breath of fresh air and a complete curiosity to him, one he didn't fully trust.
"Latrine? I'm sure I've used worse." He laughed a little as he took everything in slowly. It seemed only natural to throw himself into work. What else was he going to do? Sit and think about the impossibility of the situation. "Thank you," he added.