"No, it's, that's not why I brought it up." Maybe it's important to suss out how Faro might feel about Detlef being Profane, but Colin still doesn't like being pitied. "It was a long time ago. What I'm saying is, you're one of two or three real friends I have, and I don't want you to think I'm taking that lightly. I was in a shit mood the other night, is all. And I really don't do well with crowds, so maybe we could spend time together somewhere besides the tavern?"

None of it is a lie, despite an unmentioned additional motive. It's good to know Faro doesn't judge him. Many people did. They wondered what sort of family would spawn such a deranged young woman. Marina Keane is not a name even mentioned anymore. But more importantly, maybe further discussion could prove Faro trustworthy with something else.