the 5-7-5 thing is actually wrong, and there’s a lot more to haiku than just being a certain length anyway. It’s basically just English speakers pretending they’re able to do something they’re not
Or he’s just experiencing that thing where sometimes people are too close to have an honest discussion about feelings. I mean, there were definitely things growing up I talked to my aunt or uncle to because it was kind of embarrassing and I trusted them not to tell my parents unless it was safety-critical. My cousin’s did the same with my parents. Voltina could absolutely fill that role.
Phoebe’s poor feet! Moon dust is amazingly abrasive, since it doesn’t get worn down by winds and waves.