"I understand the concept, the word," Ten-Nank replies easily, without missing a beat. "Shyness: related to apprehension, to being easily intimidated. Means the individual is unlikely to speak, to approach; to engage with their surroundings at the same levels considered average to those a part of their society. That, and your age, as you pointed it out, can mean that you would prefer not to be pro-active, to seek out answers for yourself. It is difficult. There are also, from your perspective, others to do this. Others who should be more responsible than yourself."

For as dry as the words themselves are, Ten-Nank never loses their weary tone, like they're reading through a dictionary definition, tiresome, than a more robotic delivery.

...but, their motionless state does fill in for the latter perspective.

"I can understand, with the help of programs, even if I don't experience emotions myself. Personally. Well. It's complicated. Complex, boring. This isn't about myself. But asking about yourself helps to provide perspective. We - the Ministry 'we' - want to understand the passengers."