Yes, I can. I assumed it was cultural in nature. I was half-right, I think.
[ It's rude to pry, after all. And despite asking so many questions, it's rarely Kim's intention to do so. He likes to know things - he would hardly be a detective if he didn't - but it's rarely personal, and he never wants people to speak on things that make them uncomfortable. Largely because their discomfort makes Kim uncomfortable.
Matoba's odd, blase attitude is something of a blessing in that respect. Kim never feels as though he's emotionally overstepping in any way, and as a result, he never needs to deal with the burden of Matoba's doubtlessly messy emotions about his lot in life. As sympathetic as he maybe, personal conversations are always something that Kim has found difficult to navigate.
But if Matoba's offering to share? He nods. ]
If you're comfortable with sharing, then yes. I would.
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[ It's rude to pry, after all. And despite asking so many questions, it's rarely Kim's intention to do so. He likes to know things - he would hardly be a detective if he didn't - but it's rarely personal, and he never wants people to speak on things that make them uncomfortable. Largely because their discomfort makes Kim uncomfortable.
Matoba's odd, blase attitude is something of a blessing in that respect. Kim never feels as though he's emotionally overstepping in any way, and as a result, he never needs to deal with the burden of Matoba's doubtlessly messy emotions about his lot in life. As sympathetic as he maybe, personal conversations are always something that Kim has found difficult to navigate.
But if Matoba's offering to share? He nods. ]
If you're comfortable with sharing, then yes. I would.