Leia fought the urge to sigh at the circular argument. "Which is why you get to know people before you trust them with the secret," she said. "You talk to them, you learn whether they're trustworthy and whether or not they can keep a secret."

"And you don't just isolate yourself and avoid getting close to anyone just because it's easier. You also don't hide who you are, personality-wise, from people you trust. A true friend will care about you warts and all, alternate forms and all. And will only encourage you to change aspects of yourself if those aspects are harmful to you or others, like I'm doing now."