Yeah, he definitely eyes that first message for a bit. He could believe that any one of these people would try to rub his nose in his family situation once they learned of it, but it seems just a tad too cruel for Garrot. The man is an insensitive idiot often, but he seems to mean well most of the time. He gives the message the most charitable read he can, but he's ready to snag this partner gossip as soon as it's offered.

《That sounds right. I often wonder if you all only like this because you've built up a tolerance for it. Sounds like he doesn't have quite the callus for it that you do.》

He rereads the message and this time his eyes land on a word he missed the first time. He tilts his head, curious.

《What do you mean by trophy?》