[ Other people... Her answer gives him pause, but he doesn't bother saying anything else regarding it. He does wonder if she finds that easy to do— a question that will remain unasked, for the time being. ]

My world didn't have monsters until they appeared out of the blue. I don't think their existence is something you ever get used to.

[ He glances down at his stew. ]

Don't have much of an appetite right now. There's too much to take in, like you said.