Of course. It would make sense. Seven months was a lot and an awkward situation. Rules to figure themselves out were important especially regarding others. The nature of this place probably causes more issues in that regard.

What can he say to that? He really didn't need to ask or know, and now he felt awkward.

Still, he tried to hide it behind a smile, moving forward would make the moment disappear, right? Though, for a change he was at a loss of words for a bit too long.

"Lan Zhan, tell me more about," what you have been doing? No. Not now. "This place... uh, the people here! Who is here? Shijie told me a bit, there are others that are similar and different right? Have you met them? It's alright if you haven't," it was as if he were trying to make up for the awkward silence he had inadvertently created.