Ah yes, he had noticed most people don't sound like him. Accents varied within Oz as well, so it's not too unfamiliar for him.

"With friends. New friends," he answers with a shrug. "Sort of a short term solution."

Fiyero is friendly and chatty, and once he mentioned he didn't have anywhere to stay, there were people who let him sleep on their couch. If it weren't so cold, it would be less of a problem - Fiyero isn't bothered by the outdoors and has slept under the stars. But given the weather, a slightly more stable residence would be preferable.