[Astoria had given her the power to discern the truth? how very, very troublesome. think fast, think...

he lands on a solution, and exhales slow.]

You've got me. But if you start asking all your questions, you'll be here for a night and a day. So, I'll offer you a deal instead.

[this part is no lie.]

Take time, get better from this plague. Completely healed. And then I'll meet with you, and we can discuss your father.