But if he stops digging up landmines, he may never start again. Part of being the sort to bully coerce people into submission is having knowledge. And, y'know, supporting the team. So they don't have to ask these questions instead. He'll take it all on his shoulders.

"So where do you live?" As much as he wants to confirm why she doesn't live here, well... it doesn't matter, in the long run. And if she lives in the same place she takes her Knights to? Maybe they can work with that somehow.