[Because that is where it had stemmed from for Riz -- despite numerous attempts on his part, he had never been able to connect to his peers as a child. Part of that was his attitude and interests, part of that was being a goblin in a world that didn't rate them well. Eventually he had simply convinced himself that he didn't need friends, because it was easier than getting hurt over and over again.]
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[Because that is where it had stemmed from for Riz -- despite numerous attempts on his part, he had never been able to connect to his peers as a child. Part of that was his attitude and interests, part of that was being a goblin in a world that didn't rate them well. Eventually he had simply convinced himself that he didn't need friends, because it was easier than getting hurt over and over again.]