[He can see the appeal of it to some degree. He doesn't distrust Susato's claim that writing can be therapeutic, but...

Ah, it seems like she already has figured out his hesitation about all this. Vigil isn't sure if he should be a little intimidated about how easily she can read him, but he nods in response.]

...While I was employed at Barclay, my job was never a topic of discussion with our neighbors and such. I dare not put my family in an uncomfortable situation just to make myself feel better.