[He looks down at his drink and sniffs once, taking a sip to fill the silence.]

It's just how it is, y'know. That's normal. Raiders attack, or super mutants drag half a settlement away - that's normal. You stay away from large bodies a' water if you can cuz mirelurks'll chase you fer miles.

[Maybe he's less of a mystery to her now, though. Maybe more of one.]

And there's nothin' more ferocious than a momma deathclaw protectin' her babies. Seen them kill a guy with one swipe.