He nods. And then he sighs, just a little. But a wry smile is curled on his lips.

"That's the thing about... full disclosure. Sure, I have to tell you what I'm thinking when it's convenient. When you want to know about it. But... I also can't play it cool. I can't pretend I don't care about you. And that probably pisses you off too. After what you've been through?"

He snorts.

"How the hell dare me? Don't worry- I get it. I do. After you've done nothing but claw yourself up? Then someone- someone reaches out a hand?" He shakes his head. "But I can't do that. Because I? Handed you my file. And that means? You know exactly what I'm willing to do to myself for people like you. On a personal level? And a more widespread one.

"And if I tried to lie... not only would it be a lie? When I said 'full disclosure'. But. I'd be enforcing the idea that there's something wrong with you. That you don't deserve that kind of regard." A sigh. "When you absolutely do. So what can I do?"

A glance at her.

"Which is a guess. But. It's up to you what you do with it. Confirm or deny or... ignore."