[ Claude isn't entirely sure what to make of the slight hesitation on Sylvain's part. Had he not expected Claude to call him out so early?

He doesn't get the chance to think about it too deeply, when Sylvain starts prying into his motives.

He scoffs, smiling slightly, ] It seemed like the best way to learn about the others here without giving anything away of myself. You'll have to forgive me for not trusting anyone here.

[ Paranoia is a good thing. ]

To be honest, when you messaged me again, I thought you might've figured me out and were trying to outsmart me.