[His jaw clenches as he crosses his arms. He should have known Naruhodo would go right for the question he can't answer. (He doesn't stop to dwell on why his stomach twists when Naruhodo says he's glad to see him again.
For one thing, he shouldn't be glad to see someone who has really only threatened him.)]
It's the truth. I don't recognize that name.
[It feels like a lie, even though it's not. At the least, he's not answering the question Naruhodo clearly means to ask, and he's not even being subtle about the dodge. His gaze flicks guiltily away again.]
If it's mine you want, I can't give it to you. I'm sorry.
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For one thing, he shouldn't be glad to see someone who has really only threatened him.)]
It's the truth. I don't recognize that name.
[It feels like a lie, even though it's not. At the least, he's not answering the question Naruhodo clearly means to ask, and he's not even being subtle about the dodge. His gaze flicks guiltily away again.]
If it's mine you want, I can't give it to you. I'm sorry.