I'd really like to think so, yeah, but we apparently got at least a couple of good liars still kickin'.

[ ... but he's not that loose-lipped. he sighs through his nose, a little less tense than he'd appeared upon arrival. his guard isn't completely down, of course, but... it's something. connor's reassurance plays a big part in putting him slightly at ease. ]

I guess, yeah. [ pause ] I appreciate ya bein' honest with me.