[Paul always assumes he's being observed. It's not because he assumes that he is always observed, but because it's impossible to be sure of when he is or isn't. That's part of why it surprises him to be called open, even if a swift mental review of the conversation proves that here, at least, he was right.

It's an odd feeling, realizing that he felt had nothing to hide.]

Is that the case with crushes and accountability? I didn't know, and I apologize for the error.

[It's a joking admission of fault, for the most part, but not wholly insincere either.]

I appreciate your continued discretion all the same. I think more people could stand to follow your example.