[ This is her cue to come closer, push up on her toes, and whisper right into his face. ]

Alcohol is the only magic potion in the universe that makes people feel good enough to tell the truth about themselves. It makes people want it. People don't usually want to be honest, do they, Merlin? People are cowards.

But - they need to tell the truth, Merlin. I will not allow liars in this colony. [ What. ]





...A-At this party, I mean. [ Oh okay cool. ]