"They are simple. The bigger problem stands to be that there is only so much work to go around, and higher demands on those of us who started at the lowest class. But we need to hold out... at least a little longer."

Just look to the next step, and not where they need to go. It gets daunting, imaging how long the path could get.

"Did you have any other questions? About, well, anything?" Given his amnesiac state, can never be too sure.