[ She glances at him, crossing her arms beneath her chest. Isolating oneself from the world is good for cultivation but makes things strange for those growing up in it... ]

Is that how you were taught?

If you think it strange or not... as ideal, then why perpetuate and continue the same method? [ NOT CRITICIZING! She's just honestly curious. Is it tradition? She doesn't know!

She does know what it's like to "grow" up separate and be isolated from the rest of the world, however. ]