"Ah, but isn't that an inherent part of being trustworthy?"

Yes, Sion's teasing, he has to when given an opening like that.

"Bede may be brash but his responses are straightforward and primarily focus on himself. Malva doesn't miss an opportunity to also criticize her opponent, however, even if subtly. And while I don't know about you, in my experience such things are usually deliberate and calculated.

"Besides, Bede's roughness is the sort one might grow out of, but those who make a practice of manipulating others' perceptions rarely change their ways."

He would know, he's quite the liar, himself.