[And thus Connor finds himself in the middle of a familiar sort of situation, and his social programming strains to dictate his next action. “Unpleasant memories” meaning bad associations, also meaning that people are often not inclined to talk about it — depending on closeness and circumstance. Depending on personality, and willingness.

They’re in the middle of this tent, likely tired, in which Arenvald didn’t bring up the matter; Connor did. But his friend is the amicable sort, and it is hard not to be curious.

In the end, he decides to venture asking.]

I’m sorry to hear that. I didn’t know. Are you willing to talk about it, or did you prefer for me to not press the subject?

[At least he remains conscientious in that weird Connor-like way of his.]