It's not perfect, but I try. [is he boasting, or is he flatly stating what he thinks is true?? MYSTERY]

You're right, that is a possibility. But it still feels off to me. I'm going off our brief interactions with each other. I am a little suspicious of you as well, but not nearly as much at the moment and for a completely different reason.

Anyway, if you have a better lead for me, go ahead, share it.