Mmm. I had trust issues when I was younger, [says janus, who definitely still has trust issues now, but they're subtler now. nice and covered up in various machinations and cleverness, social skills that they honed through careful practice, a rigorous focus on self-improvement.] I know a good way to practice getting over them, but you have to finish your drink first. [they tap their finger on the rim of her glass instructively.]

And you have to be a little brave. But only a little. Come on. Be intrigued. This will go well.