I lied a bit - I mean, more like I just kept some of the truth from her. It was to protect her.

[He says that with a brief deflection of his gaze, before rounding back to Harley. He's not sure how in depth he can go about this to explain and justify his angle, considering the elements of his story are deeply supernatural and more than a dash psychotic but. He feels compelled to have her understand his side, still seeking approval.]

It wasn't an easy choice to make, either.