Talking himself up

"I can understand your worry," said Henry. "A lot of people fear what they don't understand. But rest assured, my work is perfectly ethical and safe. Shamir asked for help, I gave it to her. If she's carrying herself a bit more confidently, that's a plus, right?"

"I'm her best friend," Catherine said. "She's not usually very emotional. Even when she's happy about something the only thing I get is the smallest little smirk. But now she just seems more..."

"Open?" Henry asked. "Because if that's the case, I did exactly what she wanted."

"She asked for that?"

Henry nodded. "I helped her. I can help you too."