[HEY he takes things at face value, okay.
...And evidently continues to.]

More like not being easily amused enough to play with animal parts all the time.

[But...
That's a question. The reticence in his voice immediately fades.]

Uh, missions.
A ton of them. You name it! Training with other guys, monster elimination, tons of battle simulations, treasure hunting, Materia hunting, exploration...

Man, there was always something to do.