It's alright. [He shakes his head. He didn't mind at all, honestly, but...] I would tell you more if I could, but I fear that I can only say so much.

[It's not so much that he doesn't feel like he can trust him—Lian seems genuine enough, really. It's just that the fewer people that knew anything about him, the better. After all, even well-meaning people could let secrets slip.]

I'm sure that's not true, though. Even personal achievements are something worth celebrating.