It's entirely possible this is a complete coincidence, of course.

[He speaks quietly as well. And Ivan may be naive, but he's not dumb. He makes the next logical step fairly quickly.]

Miss Aethania . . . "If you find anyone in any world you believe to be withholding vital information, I have no qualms about dragging forth the truth, no matter whom it may be." That's what I said earlier, and I stand by it.

Is this what you ask of me?