Alright. Reaching for it now, so don't get twitchy; I like my everything where it is, thanks.

[ and then john slides a hand into the inner pocket of his jacket and fishes the delicate piece of jewellery out, letting it hang suspended from his fingertips. ]

Do you believe me now?

[ he doesn't offer it to link just yet, though, holding it back until he can say his piece. ]

Understand that I'm dedicated to learning as much of the truth of this world as I can, by any means necessary, and when I find it, I don't plan on keeping it to myself.

You don't have to trust me but don't assume I'm Yima's pet, either.

[ and now he tips his hand forward to pass the necklace over. ]