Oh... Sure.

[his expression gets a little tense as he thinks that question over, but he nods.]

Things back home are... really complicated right now, it's a long story, but it used to be really wonderful. I lived in a castle on a hill with the rest of my... my family and friends.

[his voice catches for a second. despite how vague that is, it seems like he's done, because he shifts into:]

What about you? I'd really like to hear about your home.