Russ laughed, "Don't pull any punches do you?" He'd started off easy and here Noctis was getting right to the heart on the first question. "Truth is I'm not sure what to think of you. You're not like anyone else I've ever had to deal with. You're definitely a challenge. You come off initially as a bratty teenager with a big mouth. And while you certainly are that, I think there's a whole lot more to you than that. You're afraid to let me get too close to you. And my guess is that somebody you trusted hurt you. I can't promise that I won't hurt you. But I will promise you that I will never make promises that I can't keep. I do find you intriguing. And I would like to get to know you better. I think you'll be worth the effort. How's that for truth?" He had never been dishonest with Noctis. He didn't intend to start now.