[Again, maybe this was Ken trying to come across as mature for his age. He didn't want to admit that he was missing people from home nor did he want to come across as dependent on others. All he could do was mumble as he continued to hear her words.]

I know that I just miss my friends as they're always the ones helping me out when I need them.

[Not to mention they were almost like family to him. He would move on just fine without them but it was difficult.]

I guess I never knew just how much I needed them before I arrived here.