Why I feel the need to open up? [ There's no hiding the slight strain to his smile as he shakes his head. At the very least, his discomfort distracts him from the way Faruzan waves the dish above her head to cool it, something that might otherwise make him raise his brows in confusion. ] It's not that I'm worried I've offended you. If I had, you wouldn't have invited me over. But....

[ He shrugs. ]

It's hard to explain, but I feel as if I second-guessed your intentions. I was too busy protecting myself to seek to understand why you were asking those questions of me. And... one good turn deserves another, wouldn't you say?