[ what a strange sensation, knowing someone feels normal talking to him. ]

I'm glad it's put you at ease. [ genuine. ] And I don't believe it's anything out of the ordinary... it's simply an adjustment period to a big change.

[ there's nothing to indicate that he's being dishonest, either. "here" nor "there" seem to make any difference — hell or home, he just is where he is. ]

There is the matter of our contracts, but right now it's just waiting to see which faction will best let me fulfill it.