[There's a flicker of a smile at that, but it comes with a splintering fracture of gold, spreading across the side of Koby's face, so he stops quickly. The question, on the other hand, makes him pause, thinking.]

Because I'm afraid. Or frustrated, or overwhelmed. That's usually why. It just...seems to be my first reaction to most things. It always has been, and I've always gotten into trouble for it.

What about you?