[ Alice doesn't know him well enough to think otherwise. She has a nagging suspicion that's not necessarily the case, based on what he said about giving children the wrong impression. She's masterful at hiding her emotions and doesn't seem to react to that much.

Or admit to having a slither of respect for him for wanting to help children. ]

It wasn't that far of a walk from the jails, you know. I was released rather quickly. But if I ask for more information about them and their lives, will you comply?