[Cissie listens, and it hurts to think about how upset he must have been when that happened. She squeezes his hand. She knows the event is influencing what they say to each other, but she appreciates his attitude about it anyway. She gives a little sigh, unable to help herself.]

I don't like lying, either. But I feel like that's all I do. Not here, not to you, [she adds quickly, meaning Jon and Kon and Tim and even Damian, not that she's had much to do with him. Of course, then she can't stop herself from saying more.] I mean, I guess I haven't told you and Damian about how I know Kon and Tim so well, but it hasn't really come up, and I guess that's kind of just an excuse anyway, really. I'm just... so used to not talking about it, ever. To anyone. Secret identities don't mean very much here, but they're really important at home, you know?