Maybe they will. If we ask nicely.

[He's going to try to make it work, anyway. He understands the reluctance people have to trust strangers, but at the same time he's hoping that they can be better than that. Trust each other.]

Magic. Why does it have to be magic?

[He smiles though. Hey, at least this is progress. They are officially a step above "no one tell anyone anything."]

Thanks. I appreciate that. I know it's hard, but it'll be worth it.