"It's no problem at all. It seems that we can't help it going in that direction." Kain himself has never been the most upbeat or cheery, so he completely understands why such topics happen. As for culture shock... yes, it's definitely stronger and goes far deeper than he might have expected. On the surface, the world seems so much like his own. But it's surprisingly different.

"And I've liked talking with you so far." In this kind of setting, it's good to have found someone to spend some time with. He'll still probably depart early if he can manage, but she's made the evening more bearable.