...maybe it is. I don't know anymore. [And that's frustrating, too.] I didn't think he'd actually tell you the list of people to prove a point is all. Can we agree on that? Given that things are getting worse I still think it's the right thing not to completely tell everyone everything. Especially since nobody is safe from possession.

[But with that point he drops it and digs a hand into his pocket. A moment later he's pulling out what looks like an emerald-cut diamond ring. He turns to lean his back against the rail.]

You want the long or short version?