Then keep moving. Maybe see about working outside the walls? There's enough that happens out there that the restless may find helpful for keeping them engaged. More than staying within the walls and dealing with what falls out into the city from the jungles beyond.

( It's as sincere a consideration as he an offer: restlessness is what this also sounds like, and he's seen others both fair better and worse heading out on expeditions. For the distraction and uncertainty if nothing else.)

You could say you're in another rather unique situation. You might end up surprised by what translates over, or you might not. Either way, the knowing is in the doing.