[Of course Dirk was right about her demeanor. And Jane really was making an effort to believe in what Calliope was saying!]
[Though the real test would come when Jane saw her ugly mug face-to-face.]
Thank you, Jane. It is a relief to know that you aren't angry with me for being less-than-forthright with my background.
I still cannot share too many details about matters back home. Even just being able to spend a little time with you, as normal friends do, would be more than I could ask for!