Yeah, that's a good way to put it. [ He nods mostly to himself, thoughtful. ]

But...yeah, it's definitely something that takes a while. [ This line of questioning was worrisome, however. It wasn't the kind of question that came from nowhere, it was something you asked if something similar had happened.

So he decides to ask. He's not going to demand an answer, because if Shikamaru wants to answer he can. If he diverts the question, avoids it, well...he's not going to push the matter. It wouldn't be right. ]

These questions...did something happen?