Mm... I agree with the escapism part.

[ objectively, and in theory. doesn't mean he wouldn't still personally choose to run away from something troublesome when given the option, though at least he has a higher threshold for what he can tolerate. ]

I've definitely made a lot more of an effort than they have, so I guess that's fair.

[ he just... hasn't in a while... ]

. . .

The economy's rough, huh . . .

It's nice you found a decent post to tide you over. I personally quite like drink-making, I'll rank it near the top of professions I've played in places I've worked.