"What other information can I offer you besides the truth?" he huffed. "I have no for time personal hobbies and haven't had time for even my own personal projects in ages."

His expression was sour.

"This is precisely why I despise it when my friends pressure me into these...gatherings with other people. They at least know better than to ask about what I've been doing."

He wasn't used to dealing with many people outside his own little circle.

"Why don't you talk about yourself instead? I know people usually enjoy that. Droning on about themselves. I'm at least somewhat adept in pretending to listen."