[He's about to retort, something quick and glib and cruel in the way he only gets when he's frustrated. But it's true: Simon never needs to raise his voice. He communicates perfectly clearly with an even tone and a look.]
[So Kieren goes quiet and just regards him for a moment, receptive, but giving nothing back. He knows this is important, he does. To Simon. To Kieren . . . it doesn't really change a thing.]
[Spam]
[So Kieren goes quiet and just regards him for a moment, receptive, but giving nothing back. He knows this is important, he does. To Simon. To Kieren . . . it doesn't really change a thing.]
You think you've been lied to.