[smiling, a shade apologetically. he puts a hand on the wrist still at his shoulder and nods.]

Mm, I know now. But that's how it was before. And I don't think it's something that can work here... [a thoughtful pause.] But...everyone came here as a resource, kind of. Right? Except it wasn't to fight monsters like the ones I know. [frowning.] But...we still get to live around people, and that's different, too.

I don't really...have the head for this... [obviously.]