[ His hand hovers in mid-air for a moment, before he draws it away and lets it fall into his lap. ]

You and a lot of other people, judging by what I've heard on the Network. Anyway, nobody could blame you, if you wanted to stay. We've all formed.... attachments here.

[ This has the sound of a prepared speech; the last sentence is especially stiff. ]

And your future at home is by no means assured.