[He never did ever figure out how to lie. Or otherwise hide the truth. His sincerity is as true as ever. And maybe that's why he's taken all of this so hard. Why can't everyone be truthful with those they'd counted friends?]
[Why was it necessary to hide for so long?]
It would be a lie to say I would feel different. I have missed you.
[And he would, in turn, argue he had never needed anyone's protection. An argument he's already had.]
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[He never did ever figure out how to lie. Or otherwise hide the truth. His sincerity is as true as ever. And maybe that's why he's taken all of this so hard. Why can't everyone be truthful with those they'd counted friends?]
[Why was it necessary to hide for so long?]
It would be a lie to say I would feel different. I have missed you.
[And he would, in turn, argue he had never needed anyone's protection. An argument he's already had.]