[To be fair, though, politeness runs through him whether he's up to things or not. If she's paranoid, he can't discern. She has every right to be cautious telling someone she's just met about her goals, even if she's doing her best to keep herself sounding noble. It must be pride, he figures, that pushes her to say so much to an unkempt baggage carrier. Or perhaps she's just desperate for conversation with someone who has no real stake in any of this. Understandable. He's used to being the one to lend an ear when he has nothing to say of his own.
But soon enough his food and drink are finished, and he sits content in his seat and watches that silly pet of hers, and smiles. Strip the situation down to its simplest form and it becomes a pleasant day, a pleasant meal, and very interesting company.]
Well, I hope it all goes smoothly. I'll do my part of the heavy lifting so you can focus on all the politics.
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But soon enough his food and drink are finished, and he sits content in his seat and watches that silly pet of hers, and smiles. Strip the situation down to its simplest form and it becomes a pleasant day, a pleasant meal, and very interesting company.]
Well, I hope it all goes smoothly. I'll do my part of the heavy lifting so you can focus on all the politics.