[This was fascinating, there was no way this was a coincidence. This had to be a very good thief stealing details from his dear friend or ... well, he didn't even want to consider alternatives. They were awfully outlandish.]

Correct. Hmm, let me think. [He takes a moment to consider his options, to test what information he can.] When you were in the army and at war, were you perhaps shot and sent home because of this?