"Imprisonment changes a man. I have become quiet, reserved, introspective. I may never again regale you with gripping tales of adventure and intrigue. Gone are the days of my long-winded yarns. I am an island unto myself, never to be reached, no matter how hard you may try. I appreciate your understanding as I struggle to navigate this new, reclusive persona that has been trusted upon me. Let us speak no more about it. Starting... now!"