[Ophelia made an amused exasperated trill in response to the whining, but she might've been smiling too.]

You wouldn't like being prodded about things you don't enjoy talking about either, kupo.

[Another pat of her paw, not taking the edge of her scarf back yet.]

I think if you make it clear it's important to you to know his involvement in your homeland, if there was any kupo, then he'll respond. You just have to be patient with him, as it might not be easy for him to speak about either kupo.