[He's not surprised that she doesn't seem to have any work for him, though he is a touch disappointed, and it shows through in the way his shoulders sag on both versions of himself. Despite the odd, slightly disconcerting pep talk, his other self is just looking to lend a hand as well.]

Oh... Drat. [His disappointment is almost palpable until she inquires about his building goal. Then he perks up a bit.] A shrine! Not some huge temple or anything, but a sorta smallish one by the side of the road near the riverside. It's been my dream to have a proper one that people can come to and use for communicating with me in order to have their wishes heard.