That agreement had been abundantly clear right from the get-go, without either of them having actually discussed the matter directly. Because it didn't need to be discussed; it was intrinsically understood.
"And he, in true, respectable fashion, has done his part to remain as impartial as possible. His professionalism is truly astonishing. Inspiring, really. And while I do feel I've noticed quite a good deal of suggestion and opinion in some of our discussions, I feel it would be a disservice to him to speculate too deeply on them.
"I suppose," he ventured, "what I'm trying to pin down is essentially the least amount of investment. A one-time transaction,and then respected enough to be left to my own devices, with minimal opportunity for this favor to come back around down the line to call. Another reason I hope to help with what I can in the reconstruction. Wouldn't it be convenient and ideal, if it turned out they were the ones owing me the favor, and not the other way around?"
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That agreement had been abundantly clear right from the get-go, without either of them having actually discussed the matter directly. Because it didn't need to be discussed; it was intrinsically understood.
"And he, in true, respectable fashion, has done his part to remain as impartial as possible. His professionalism is truly astonishing. Inspiring, really. And while I do feel I've noticed quite a good deal of suggestion and opinion in some of our discussions, I feel it would be a disservice to him to speculate too deeply on them.
"I suppose," he ventured, "what I'm trying to pin down is essentially the least amount of investment. A one-time transaction,and then respected enough to be left to my own devices, with minimal opportunity for this favor to come back around down the line to call. Another reason I hope to help with what I can in the reconstruction. Wouldn't it be convenient and ideal, if it turned out they were the ones owing me the favor, and not the other way around?"