Statements are food to the Archivist, Dorian. [Maybe he hadn't made this clear?] I get sick and weak without them. I'm interested, yes. Academically. This is my job. But I'm looking at you like that because the Watcher is- because it- I- um...

[This is not the moment to have an identity crisis.]

B-because the Archivist needs you. Stories like yours.