Truinnean Hughes

When Truinnean was a boy he was told never to lie, but when he told the truth terrible things were done to him—shouting, beatings, and even worse punishments. He carries the confusion with him to this day. He doesn’t think of himself as a liar and indeed he rarely, if ever, says things that are untrue. But he is highly selective with how much truth he gives, and to whom. Even if he doesn’t have a reason to feel threatened, he provides the minimum amount of information that will satisfy the inquisitor, and hopes there are no follow-ups for clarification.