"It would be conceited of me to point out my own virtues," Leon challenged, "but I wouldn't be adverse to saying I hold diligence above a great number of other things and pride myself in maintaining it in any ventures of my own."<i>How did this woman wrangle me into such a debate?</i>"But in any event, why would a person need such virtues taught to them, demonstrated for them?  Is it not inconceivable to expect to find it without forcing it out of people?"<br/><br/>He paused to listen to her explain her cautiousness.  "And who would it be that you would not wish to see?"  He mentally checked everything she'd said up to now, trying to figure out if she'd indicated anyone.<br/><br/>--------------<br/><br/>Morgan continued his walk, now long since leaving the park and instead aimlessly wandering the streets while whistling a random tune.