Since you didn't recognize me, I presume you have no memory of that time. Some find the notion that they could have been here in the past disconcerting and wish to distance themselves from the idea.

_{[Fortunately, Victor finds he doesn't have to dissemble innocence--his words carry no deep meaning that needs explaining or a great conspiracy other than to act with decorum. His response is perfunctory.]}

I meant only that perhaps you'd wish not to be treated familiarly by a virtual stranger.

_{[He'd like to try and not offend an Original if he can. For Elena's sake as well as his own.]}