If Shannon kept startling him with direct questions, Felix might find it more difficult to avoid them. So far, he had managed to remain guarded, coiled and waiting for any attack from which he might need to defend himself. Only Shannon didn't seem to be attacking, and this left Felix a bit unsure of how to respond.

"If I didn't want to be with you, I would stop asking you to see me," he pointed out, chin lifted, eyes wary but watchful. "How have I not been honest with you? I think I've told you quite plainly how I intend to conduct myself. I presumed you didn't want all of the details."