I think it would go over well......

To a rational person.

So are you thinking that all the extra crap is an escape?

That stage is grand huh ?

Just relax tonight and be yourself....you'll shine through it.

Whether or not he has convinced your MC anything will eventually show up.

Unless YOU hide in the corner and play with the trucks yourself...( I'm still laughing about that )

I'm around if you need me.....