There are many ways to loosen tongues. This is a very humane one.

[ sometimes over a century of living by your paranoia makes everyone seem trusting if they're not trying to kill you first.

apollo will notice how mordalion has very, very little to show, as far as tells go. his expression does not change without intent, and even the minute motions of his ears seem deliberate. ]

As will yours. If you're taking on the role of prosecution, there are stereotypes you'll have to prove wrong, too.