[He smirked at the admittance -- baby steps, Dorian! Confession was that initial step. Although, in all truth, the confessions of Dorian Gray weren't going to be inspirational enough to make the man repent; luckily for Chilton, his goal was quite oppositional.]

I'll let you choose: either your evidently crippling fear of being ignored for even just a weekend, or an acquaintance of yours. Matthew Lin -- ring a bell?