I know what you mean. Even though I got a job at a restaurant near the river, I... haven't learned a lot about this place. With the way people who live here treat me, I feel sort of... well. [It was obvious, but--] Out of place.

[He took a brief breath before helping Soushi step out of the elevator. They were in the home stretch...

He looked to Soushi at his question, feeling somewhat unnerved by his stare (the gold eye especially), but he kept it from showing.] No, I've been keeping up with the... contact requirement, I suppose. A few friends that I made and my job helps a lot with that. I wasn't really willing to take the risk of not doing it and getting sick.