Of course, they only see what I've let them see. What I want them to know.

Is that like lying, or is that like reading a book and not being told everything on the first page? It's not just me - I've met some people here that have really turned out to have something unexpected about them.

[Then, almost defensively] But they're still good people. Some of the best I have ever known.

You don't have to beg, Paprika. That wouldn't be fair of me, especially when you've already been so patient. I can pay attention. I'm very good at that.