[Bastien not knowing has the same outcome as Bastien knowing and not letting on, and it seems foolish to show one's hand by being vulnerable all over him.
But at the same time, Bastien will certainly talk to Byerly, and there's no reason to make the latter think that Benedict can't be trusted and is trying to ferret out details about his personal life.]
He seems a bit more...
[he hesitates a long while, choosing his words careful,]
no subject
...no.
[Bastien not knowing has the same outcome as Bastien knowing and not letting on, and it seems foolish to show one's hand by being vulnerable all over him.
But at the same time, Bastien will certainly talk to Byerly, and there's no reason to make the latter think that Benedict can't be trusted and is trying to ferret out details about his personal life.]
He seems a bit more...
[he hesitates a long while, choosing his words careful,]
...reactive. Today.