[huh, that's actually pretty on point, making mob nod along. it was fine if someone was never ready to forgive, he thinks, but wasn't that being stuck in a way? much to think about.] I hope they'll all give you a chance in the end.

[for everyone's sake, really.

that's a better answer, yes, and he considers for a while before asking,] Isn't balancing all of that the best way to handle things? It seems kind of messy, always choosing one over the other.