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It is, isn't it? But if you want people to do things for you, that sort of lie could be pretty useful in getting them to help, right?

[Proper motivation? Really he shouldn't be spilling all his suspicions and vaguely conspiratorial thoughts at a kid, and he summons up a smile.]

Either way it's hard to say why. [A pause.] I can help you look for them, certainly, but it's possible they aren't here. Or aren't here yet. But we can definitely try to find them.