That explains why the kid probably looks more frail than he should. Though, certainly inspiring to some degree. People that can pull through despite how bad the hand they've been dealt may be, it earns a level of sympathy and respect from Jacob.

"I can only hope your luck has gotten better since then. And if not, then hopefully soon."

Jacob isn't sure whether he's being honest about the 'helpful advice,' or just brushing it off. He decides to offer further advice, not really in a 'glad to help' way, but more of a way to drive the point home.

"And some more helpful advice you've probably heard before: take it one day at a time. Nothing wrong with being prepared, but even then, there's no one-hundred percent preparation and you'll just look paranoid if you try."