[ She has always radiated sincerity, after all.

But the Judge is a fool so, you know. Pinches of salt. ]

How kind of you. [ Just the thought of that seems to be enough to cheer her up, knowing someone would help take care of her in this trying time.

But, and this is the part she's only just realising, if this guy starts talking to them, her lie will be exposed. She needs to play this differently. ] Well, I wouldn't want anyone to get into trouble because of me... Maybe all we need to do is scare them away.