Perhaps I like to control how information is disseminated amongst the masses. If anyone from my world shows up, I'd like them to know that I'm not said murderer right off the bat. Doesn't mean I want to spill the details to a stranger, hm?

( angela's putting a bit of pressure to her, but she thrives under it. always comes up with her best stories on the fly under the gun. )

If you don't believe me, why'd you come?

( she makes it just the right level of defensive. enough to show she's hurt but not angry. you deny too much, it's an obvious lie. you have to show that you understand why someone might be skeptical, without allowing them to rely on that skepticism to further their own knowledge of you. )