If it wasn't apparent then, then who says it will be now? [Again, their tone isn't one of someone particularly invested in the subject, just making suggestions. They've noticed already that many of the humans here have a habit of thinking as if definite answers will present themselves at some point, if only they look hard enough.
They've lived a little too long to think it's always that simple.
In any case, they're more prepared for his offer this time, and so they don't slip the way they did earlier, slight smile remaining in place.]
I'll see what I can do first. But the offer could come in useful. [Better him than someone who isn't expecting it, or might even be weak to it. They don't need to do any more damage than this.]
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They've lived a little too long to think it's always that simple.
In any case, they're more prepared for his offer this time, and so they don't slip the way they did earlier, slight smile remaining in place.]
I'll see what I can do first. But the offer could come in useful. [Better him than someone who isn't expecting it, or might even be weak to it. They don't need to do any more damage than this.]