Noctisardor Bypass Come on, let's savor what we're falling for

Well this had suddenly become confusing and uncomfortable. Her description of Merrick was completely different than the man he had met in the meadow; it was like they were talking about two different wolves. He had really liked Merrick and had been very much hoping that Arbiter would think he did something good, but it seemed he had been fooled. As much as he wanted to doubt what she was saying, he trusted her and knew she had no reason to lie. 

His face twisted with confusion and concern as he thought about her question. I mean, he seemed nice, Pheiros answered first. But—maybe it was all a lie? It was half a statement and half a question for Arbiter. She seemed to know him better, and no matter how much he wished for the opposite, he knew that whatever she said must be the truth. He felt like an idiot. Hurt burned in his chest at the thought of being so blatantly lied to.