[ he tugs the corners of his mouth down in consideration, still smiling, and glances away to the rest of the feast briefly. ]

Honestly, I don't know what I want to believe.

[ because that's what it boils down to, really, what he wants to put his faith in. a man can believe a lot of things without any of it being true. but - ]

Whole set up seems a little too elaborate for a lie, though, doesn't it?