[He doesn't say anything at first, rather baffled and unsure of why this girl would decide to confide in him.

For most of his lifetime, he stood alone, and he was proud to do so. It may say something about his personality (and perhaps people avoided him out of fear or annoyance), but he usually didn't give a shit about others.]

Cocona, right? Don't give a crap about what other people say.

[He grins.]

Except for me, obviously.