She really was. But it was important to keep their identities secret.

Wasn't it? Or could they, ultimately, do more good here if they were known? But their enemies were here, too. And other enemies might show, who would take advantage of it. Besides, it wasn't just her decision to make.

"I'm not trying to deceive you." That much, at least, was true; that wasn't her reason for denying it. It was that simple protection and safety.