[ Nikodaemus chuckles behind his mask and shakes his head in amusement. ]

You aren't fooling anyone, least of all me. I know that is exactly the outcome you would like to see.

[ He raises both his arms out and open in a wide, sweeping motion. ]

And who would I be to do anything but encourage you to search for answers? Do not worry about the opinions of your peers. Most of us forget transgressions when time is so plentiful.