Oh. Oh. All that intrigue washes back in, with a bit of bitterness in tow.

"Oh, secrets in spades," He replies, lowering his voice, just as quietly. This is a lesson he's learned all-too-well from watching Neil's treatment over the year; his suspicions are only for those of a similar inclination. "But, to pin down anything concrete, there has to be absolute certainty. Anything less, and she'll tear you to pieces in any way she can possibly find. Though I'm sure you're well aware of that."