I try not to have to lie, exactly, just ...

( a twist of her lips. ) Make the truth look like something slightly different.

( aloof because she can't pretend to be warm; the appearance of disliking one thing when it's another that bothers her. sleight of hand has served her if not well then ... serviceably. the game is vicious and she's weathered it, at least, but maker.

morrigan has given her a third option, and she wants badly to think she can achieve it. )

It's all very tiresome. As are most people.