[ It's less about being secretive and more about keeping the people he loves close to the chest, because loss was rampant where he came from, and last ditch efforts could make or break a moment. ]

Show n' tell's for kids and folks with no sense of self-preservation.

[ The strong and silent type? It's been a long time since somebody's referred to him as that or even bothered to impress with complimentary flirtations or anecdotes. It evokes a surprised huff of laughter out of him that bubbles out of his throat like a long forgotten sound, more scoff than sentiment. ]

Yeah, you got me. It's all part of my charm.