[While he meant to allay her concerns somewhat, it wasn't his intention to upset her. When she becomes dejected, he feels bad for not choosing his words more carefully, so he takes a small step towards her and sheepishly looks down.]
No one's saying you shouldn't look for a deeper meaning, just that sometimes getting stuck on an idea prevents you from seeing other possibilities. Honestly, I'm suspicious of this place; anything this powerful and convenient probably comes with a cost.
[He looks up at her and smiles.]
But not everything in this world requires a sacrifice. Sometimes things are just what they appear to be. We can and probably should consider the worst, but let's also keep other possibilities in mind.
And, hey, I'm glad you have theories about this place! Two heads are better than one and all that.
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No one's saying you shouldn't look for a deeper meaning, just that sometimes getting stuck on an idea prevents you from seeing other possibilities. Honestly, I'm suspicious of this place; anything this powerful and convenient probably comes with a cost.
[He looks up at her and smiles.]
But not everything in this world requires a sacrifice. Sometimes things are just what they appear to be. We can and probably should consider the worst, but let's also keep other possibilities in mind.
And, hey, I'm glad you have theories about this place! Two heads are better than one and all that.