Yes.

... In many regards, actually, but I think they may all tie together in some way. If I work on one manner, another might improve. But this place isn't as safe as back home was, and I've lost some... methods of defense, you could say, since coming here. So I'd like to do what I can without bemoaning it too much. If you know what I mean?

[ She's glanced down at his sleeves, but then she just as politely glances away, because. He'll talk about his wish if he wants to. ]