( while openly being believed, trusted, and ... estimated positively was always a reason for mirth (though, not for your typical trademark reasons)— being doubted and raising suspicion from the start... was always equally thrilling in a sense. which is precisely why, he discovers himself humming almost pleasantly, as if he were merely inviting the inquiry and all its connotations. ) I sense doubt.

( he speaks plainly without mincing his words, before brushing it off. ) Any kind of game would suffice, really. Though, for someone who is as distrusting as you... how about something without consequence? Just a simple icebreaker.

( he cants his head a bit— ) Would you be able to believe in that much?