I kinda just thought that was some sort of weird fashion...

[He noticed, but he didn't know how to bring it up since he knows he can sound pretty rude already when he's just acting normal. Besides, you're not supposed to ask someone about their personal lives, at least not in MMORPGs. Even though this isn't an MMORPG, it isn't his real life either.

After looking at her boot he goes silent for a long while. Then he finally speaks again.]

You're really a strong person. If it was me, I wouldn't be as brave as you are.