It's as much my fault as yours. I came in to this deliberately not wanting to make friends. I made a concentrated effort to keep everyone back. Using my truth like a scalpel, as you so elegantly put it.

[He takes a drink.]

Then I realized I got exactly what I wanted and - well, it didn't feel good.

I know you've been alone. And I know - I know what you said about John. How he hurt you when you opened up to him.

I don't want to hurt you, detective. If keeping me at a distance helps you, then I can respect that.