It's less work for Hieke and I, that's for certain.

[ He laughs softly at Ky's answer. ]

I'm just good at reading people, Mr Kiske. Don't worry yourself too much about it.

[ But, ah. That's certainly a sore spot, isn't it..? ] It must be a difficult experience for you, after being asleep for so long.

All the more reason to go out and make new memories, I suppose. It chases away dwelling on the past. I do a little too much of that, myself.

[ He's deliberately offering up a little of himself where he normally wouldn't. He feels he owes the man that much, at least. ]