[ ... For the sake of not starting a fight he'll refrain from mentioning he never used to have to do that with him. The situation was different then and the Fount had far less to hide from him to begin with. ]

... You're a lot more than that. You always have been.

[ What is it he said? The best lies hold a drop of truth? Every mask holds a piece of his father. He's just so fragmented now he can't tell how they fit together.

... his wings, clipped as they are, move to hug him as well. ]

But it's okay. I know you won't believe me.

[ ... too hard to accept, even from someone who inherited a piece of Knowledge itself. ]

I just don't want you to think you have to play a part for me y'know?