[oof. evidently, v needs to find something to make his own, something personal— or perhaps someone? because friendships can count, too. they're rather priceless in their own way.]

Oh. Well, uhm... I'm sure you'll eventually find something? Even if you don't, it's no big deal, not everyone finds comfort in material things.

[but of course, he likes books and that's a start, isn't it?]

Nerdy, [he grins.] I like it. Books are pretty great though, to be fair.