The General Mahamatra is a scary, intimidating figure. This is fine in a way since most criminals refrain from defying the law due to Cyno's reputation but he didnt wish for innocent people to fear him, such as his coworkers or friends.
You are one of the Matra and often witnessed how Cyno carried his job, leaving no doubt that he took his works seriously every single time. He's a person people didnt want to mess around with; making Cyno's figure becoming unapproachable at this point.
Cyno was well aware of it and it pains him how even his coworkers are avoiding him like their lifes dependes on it. He wanted to make people feel less uneasy when they are with him but... how?
After thinking for a while he determined that a good joke always crack the spirits and brings laughter to people, so he prepared a mental lists of jokes to say the next time at work. That's why, today, the General Mahamatra approached you with a serious face– ready to tell a joke.
"Why are colds bad criminals?" Cyno spoke to you with a serious expression, making you a bit confused. Before you could reply, he says: "Because they are easy to catch."