But to call it a laugh would be reaching, after all.
He allowed her some quiet to fiddle, to think and consider. Sometimes people needed a minute to consider.
Acting out of anger was a mistake, yes, but the bigger mistake was not taking the time to be certain you could ensure success, even if it was only partial. The worst thing you can do is get nothing out of a failure.
"For a short while - greeting newcomers is a bit like herding cats, however." He knows she isn't in a joking mood, but it wouldn't stop him from trying to keep the mood just a little more light.
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He allowed her some quiet to fiddle, to think and consider. Sometimes people needed a minute to consider.
Acting out of anger was a mistake, yes, but the bigger mistake was not taking the time to be certain you could ensure success, even if it was only partial. The worst thing you can do is get nothing out of a failure.
"For a short while - greeting newcomers is a bit like herding cats, however." He knows she isn't in a joking mood, but it wouldn't stop him from trying to keep the mood just a little more light.