[He makes the clarification evenly; it's important to say, but likewise it's sincere and not an attempt to make a jab.]
I can't promise you that I won't again, but that doesn't mean I'm not genuinely interested in what you think.
[It's one of those things that he has trouble explaining sometimes, that he can disagree on something but still genuinely understand and value the other person's insight and opinions. But going back to their discussion on conviction, if the issue is something he's completely in opposition on--like the safehouse thing--for an important reason, then no amount of respect for their opinion is going to change his.
He doesn't see that being much of a problem in this situation, and although that means he could've just agreed and been done with, he decides it's worth making this clear.]
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Date: 2020-11-16 06:09 pm (UTC)[He makes the clarification evenly; it's important to say, but likewise it's sincere and not an attempt to make a jab.]
I can't promise you that I won't again, but that doesn't mean I'm not genuinely interested in what you think.
[It's one of those things that he has trouble explaining sometimes, that he can disagree on something but still genuinely understand and value the other person's insight and opinions. But going back to their discussion on conviction, if the issue is something he's completely in opposition on--like the safehouse thing--for an important reason, then no amount of respect for their opinion is going to change his.
He doesn't see that being much of a problem in this situation, and although that means he could've just agreed and been done with, he decides it's worth making this clear.]