Chris could take that answer. It wasn't like he could say anything about the place - usually when he asked people about where they were from, he could chime in with some story about something similar or his experiences there. Not in this place. He simply nodded, "Yeah, I can tell."
"A break from..." Now his guilt showed. "Change of pace might be better. I'm not a guy for staying...still?" Floundering was something he couldn't hide. Chris shook his head, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. "I like quiet, honestly, if it changes. If...that makes sense?"
Usually he tailored that question, but with a slight grimace he said, "I was born in Oregon. Portland, if you want specific."