[ Still, with that assessment, Gabranth moves a rung or two up in By's assessment of him. Seriousness and straightforwardness don't actually mean that a person is simple-minded, which is a fact Byerly sometimes forgets. Generally to his detriment. It's good to be periodically reminded that a fellow can be perceptive without also being guileful, especially when it's in a situation where lives aren't on the line. ]
We'll see, though, won't we? Competence doesn't truly reveal itself till someone takes action.
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And now I'm blushing.
[ Still, with that assessment, Gabranth moves a rung or two up in By's assessment of him. Seriousness and straightforwardness don't actually mean that a person is simple-minded, which is a fact Byerly sometimes forgets. Generally to his detriment. It's good to be periodically reminded that a fellow can be perceptive without also being guileful, especially when it's in a situation where lives aren't on the line. ]
We'll see, though, won't we? Competence doesn't truly reveal itself till someone takes action.
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Then I shall hope to see you driven to action that much sooner.
Enjoy what remains of your evening, [wait for it, he's doing his level best to forego titles:] Byerly.