Pretty much, although most of the time I hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

[Considering the amount of people he has reached out to only to be pushed away out of stubbornness or some misguided attempt at the puzzle's power, Yuugi has taken to living by that. Maybe, though, without the millennium items around, he can actually make some headway with thinking the opposite. Shouldering his backpack, he takes hold of both straps and turns to Greg, tilting his head.]

I don't think I've seen you around before, mister.