Brilliant method of deduction you have there, Jake. It seems you have caught me red handed, if that were even a thing.

-=finally turns to face him properly, face as impassive as ever but he was carrying himself differently. Almost tense, uncomfortable, head cocked slightly to the side=-

Clearly the ground had it coming. It's ever outstretched, planate existence is unwavering in it's sinister indifference to the plight of those who tred upon it's dusty husk.