Mm...that does sound familiar, yes. Manipulating information to hold on to people's loyalty, hiding anything people might find unfavorable for fear of backlash...I've been in that position, myself. Working as a detective while still in high school invites heavy scrutiny, and...well.

[He shakes his head.]

Let's just say that my truest self is someone that couldn't be further from my culture's concept of an 'ideal young man'.