[ For all that he is, he's changed a little. Two of his closest friends actively looking out for him has helped. He's stopped withdrawing so much - there's definitely work to be done before he's completely comfortable with speaking to others, but at least he doesn't actively run away from them anymore.

(He doesn't have much time left.)

Shiro's invitation is returned with a nod, and he keeps pace with the other man easily. ]

They are... very efficient. Sui Feng especially so. I work with Giovanni more frequently, however.

[ The other respects him, and he takes care of him in turn. But again, it's not something to be spoken of lightly. ]

We have not had much problems. [ Though obviously there are still problems, given how he's pulled up for said acclimation training. ] They are not as bad as the stories are, I suppose... once you get to know them in person.