[He definitely hadn't known how messed up the world was before coming here, and he doesn't know how to cope with what knowledge he does have now. Mostly he tries not to think about it. Sounds like a good life choice. He continues doing so right now, shaking off the topic with a sympathetic smile and no answer otherwise, focusing back on Rise's story.]

It's cool, I mean . . . I guess I'm not askin' you for entertainment anyway, so don't worry about that! I just wanna know where you're coming from. You listened to me, Rise-chan! . . . Thanks.