Everyone forgets that sort of thing. It's what growing up is.

[His tone sounds a little sad. But then it's back to indifferent almost immediately. ]

In Earth's culture, becoming an adult involves developing drab, boring outlooks on the world to fit in with everyone else and become part of a society. It's not like someone can balance both, unfortunately. Perception's like language. Speak a second language too long, and you'll start to think in that form.