[ It's fine for other people to write away their frustrations and vent, but they are setting examples! Or something. Steve has trouble expression his personal issues in any form. He's actually relieved to talk to someone that isn't completely into the local traditions. Hanging back gets lonely. ]

I'd take the food, honestly. It would feel more familiar than writing down and burning my thoughts.

[ He smiles at least. ] And taste better.

I guess I'm just not used to everything here.

[ Which in a way just makes him feel more strange when he watches other people participate in activities he doesn't quite get. ]

How long have you been here?