It was possible he'd given the boy too much credit. However, it was also possible he just didn't feel the need to comment further on the topic. Regardless, blunt and straightforward was not something Gin was known for and that really wasn't going to change anytime soon.

Putting that aside, he supposed it was his turn to ask a few questions. "Maa," he began, "don't suppose y'all managed t'find anythin' interestin' since I saw ya last? I ain't been able t'make much progress unfortunately. Keep gettin' held up by one thin' or 'nother." It might not be a complete truth, but if it got him even a small piece of information, it was worth it.