Nah, I guess I deserved it. [Hngh, which is about as far as he wants to delve into personal feelings. Even if it is Jake. Especially since it is Jake.] But what do you mean 'another illusion conjured up by my subconsciousness'? What the hell. I'm some kind of specter haunting your dreams?
I know! I'm glad you agree with me about your pathological need to deceive.