[Mentally, it feels like he's offering a bow, and it is sincere. He's not amazing at social grace, but he has some.]
And of course, I didn't mean to imply anything negative. It just struck me as different and less...ideologically motivated than the other answers I am hearing. I actually think that is rather wise, given that we're being drawn into a conflict that we don't know anything about coming in.
[His head dips respectfully.]
The side that's most willing to go out of their way to bring you in sight-unseen is more likely to place value on your well-being rather than simply wanting you for what you can provide.
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[Mentally, it feels like he's offering a bow, and it is sincere. He's not amazing at social grace, but he has some.]
And of course, I didn't mean to imply anything negative. It just struck me as different and less...ideologically motivated than the other answers I am hearing. I actually think that is rather wise, given that we're being drawn into a conflict that we don't know anything about coming in.
[His head dips respectfully.]
The side that's most willing to go out of their way to bring you in sight-unseen is more likely to place value on your well-being rather than simply wanting you for what you can provide.