Most of it meant that this is kind of bullshit, but it's not any more bullshit than my life was already, so it's cool. And I mean, gross weather and insane maternal figures notwithstanding, this place is mostly a step up from my last digs, so okay.

[...]

But thanks anyway. The sympathies are appreciated. Just gonna boost those sympathies up on a little chair, make sure they know they're acknowledged in the world.

[Mostly he hasn't been asking, but this guy's diction makes Dave think of formality and purple prose. Doesn't kill anyone to be polite.]

So, to whom do I owe the pleasure?