And I know I keep things close. I do so for the same reason. I don't want people to be afraid of me or change how they think about me, so I do understand why not, but it is a failing. And mine is too. I should have told you that I have magical abilities a long time ago and that it's uncomfortable to talk about isn't really an excuse.
I'm aware of my own hypocrisy here; it doesn't make it less true.
[...] I'm not certain if it speaks to our unwillingness to trust each other, or more to our unwillingness to trust anyone at all.