[ there's a little nod. how could that not be weird? there were assumptions already about what kind of person Kyna was, even subconsciously. ]

You should tell him what you told me.

[ he clarifies a little more, setting the plate on the counter. ]

Then you'll have your answer, too. I don't think you can avoid it, but he can be open to knowing you're different, and accepting of the way that you're changing. That's what friendship's about.