[ That does explain it, doesn't it. They know he didn't even want to bother attacking her in the first place. ]

Ah, that lady who seemed rather important to you. I suppose you must have tried at least quite a number of times before the disapproval from her convinced you otherwise, hm?

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Though, it seems you managed to make quite fast friends with others beyond her, hm? Was it simply being in the same profession that made you inclined to respect them so?