"I am not so naive that I am unaware of the way things work. Yes, I have gaps in my knowledge, and my understanding is incomplete, but I understand enough to know that the only way to know anything for certain is to go to the source. So, I have come. I wish to know if the rumors are true. Will you tell me?" She shrugged, answering her own question, "I do not know. But I wished to ask. What will I do with that information? It depends on the answer."
