"Huh," Manzana chuckled rather dryly at that. He hadn't meant to question the man, and was ready to mind his business. For whatever reason it seemed the man couldn't help but overshare too. "Yes. Ending up in Ultern has been the best thing to happen to me."

He lowered his gaze, with his eyes clouding despite the smile.

"I had to use fake names too, and even change how I looked to fit in but I felt so alien. So disgusting...I'm sorry, I am sure you don't want to tell me what you've been saying. Neither do I."