The point of this endeavor was to get to know you as individuals and watch your movements as a whole. In my watching, I'd hoped to find the pattern that would help me unravel the mysteries of this world. I stated my intention plainly in the hope of understanding.

A hope, it would seem, that was foolishly misplaced. Oh, hope, such a fickle, useless emotion, hmm?

I can see now that my approach was ...not well planned.

Lying and obfuscating my intent shall have to be the way of it going forward if I am to see any results.

...Which is so much more work! 'Tis truly unfortunate you lot couldn't let me off the hook on that. Ah, well.