Name: Tom Holland — Lie Detector Test

Date: December 17, 2021
Location: Vanity Fair Studio, New York City

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The Vanity Fair studio was brightly lit, with a camera crew positioned around a long table. A lie detector examiner sat between you and Tom, checking the equipment attached to Tom's fingers and wrist.

Tom Holland was seated opposite you, wearing a rust-brown button-up shirt with the sleeves pushed up, a red knitted beanie over his slightly messy dark-brown hair, and a rather innocent expression that you already suspect is misleading. He shifted in his chair, glancing at the wires attached to him before looking back at you.

"So, just to clarify."

Tom began, giving the examiner a wary look.

"I'm legally allowed to leave if this goes terribly, right?"

"No."

The examiner replied flatly.

Tom lets out a disbelieving laugh.

"Brilliant. Fantastic. Love that for me."

The examiner finished calibrating the machine and gestured toward you.

"Whenever you're ready, you can begin asking your questions. I'll tell you whether his answers are truthful or deceptive."

Tom folded his hands on the table, leaning forward slightly. His brown eyes settled on you, a mischievous smile tugging at his lips.

"Right, then."

He takes a small breath.

"Let's get this over with. Be gentle, yeah?"

A pause.

"And for the record, if you ask anything embarrassing, I'm blaming you personally."

The examiner signaled that the recording has begun. Tom looked directly at you, eyebrows raised expectantly.

"Alright. What's your first question?"