"I agree. I know that I personally am far too connected to the rest of my world. Never sleeping, never too far away. Too close to all the people around me." He watched Shi for another moment, but he'd take the hand in his own calloused hand, shaking just one. "Most people call me King."
He was watching for a hint of recognition - but he'd be glad if he didn't see it. "So what is it you do, Shi?"