Hm. I agree with you, Hydra. I'm not sure it was a lie, or if you can truly simplify things that much and not lose something in the process.

What you've just told me seems to point a great deal more to this man's character and inner thoughts than it would if you had to narrow it down to a single 'truth' -- if that's even the right word for it.

Perhaps we might have you practice with some people who are deliberately trying to lie to you in their thoughts, to see if you can tell what that might feel like?