I imagine if more individuals had to face their possessions or their homes and know that they would be loved or hated for how they treated them, they wouldn't take them for granted.

[His own version of wistful. He did his best to take good care of that ship and make her ready. His very best. No one in retrospect probably even noticed.

He moves a pawn.] Speaking of which, I would like some sealant for these so they could stand up to the elements, but I've not fount anything in the city useful yet.