[ All the more reason to lean into it. A bit of dramaticism does wonders for one's presentation, he thinks, and so he'll keep testing that. Really, he tests a lot to see how far he can take things but- Details. ]

I used to travel through the countryside when I was younger, [ he admits, which are fond memories despite everything. ] So I think, perhaps, women with golden hair just tend to remind me of the gorgeous waves of grain or blooms of wildflowers of the same color I'd see then. Remind me of a simpler, pleasant time in my life.

[ After a pause: ] See? Foolish, like I said.