[Yuan would like to argue with that, but he doesn't truthfully like many of them. Most of those he actually does like are here, with him.]

[...he's not sure how they'll look at him, either, but Lieutenant An-Lin at least seems to be fitting in quite cheerfully.]

Regrettably, I can't pick and choose whose opinion directly impacts my life.

[His mouth curls.]

I barely like anyone. If that's the criterion you'd prefer I judge on, you'll be waiting a long time.

[This is... actually an exaggeration, but Yuan is feeling snappish and sick and uncharitable.]