[His stern expression lifts slightly. He is not truly angry nor offended, merely reacting in defense - as perhaps anyone would when they truly believe their society perfect and prove unwilling to condemn its flaws. ...As anyone might when a key component of their very salvation is questioned, no matter how innocently or unknowingly.]
[Yet he does understand.]
Rather, you would posit that our differences have a direct and discernible impact on our relations with others, and that because of these immutable variables, no amount of effort can overturn the simple truth that no two meetings, no two conversations, no two encounters can be approached in exactly the same manner.
What I dread is how insufferable you will be once we return home should you feel your hypothesis has been supported by this little experiment of mine.
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[His stern expression lifts slightly. He is not truly angry nor offended, merely reacting in defense - as perhaps anyone would when they truly believe their society perfect and prove unwilling to condemn its flaws. ...As anyone might when a key component of their very salvation is questioned, no matter how innocently or unknowingly.]
[Yet he does understand.]
Rather, you would posit that our differences have a direct and discernible impact on our relations with others, and that because of these immutable variables, no amount of effort can overturn the simple truth that no two meetings, no two conversations, no two encounters can be approached in exactly the same manner.
What I dread is how insufferable you will be once we return home should you feel your hypothesis has been supported by this little experiment of mine.