I don't think I agree with that. [She says, as they walk; she follows his lead.] A statement like "you're very impulsive" is just that. Spontaneity is historically a concept that tends to be valued, even romanticized.
The way in which you make some statements indicates they're value judgements even if you don't intend them that way, bro. Maybe it has somethin' to do with not quite knowin' how to talk to people?
I see. [She response, frowning.] That's... not exactly my intention, I'll grant.
Still, an officer of the law shouldn't be in the habit of sugar-coating things, don't you think? I'd rather tell people my unvarnished honest opinions.
I actually think they kinda need to learn it more than anyone else? Like...you need to learn to speak nicely if you're gonna be responsible for tellin' people hard truths like "shit your loved one died".
I don't plan on insulting the jury, for the record.
All I'm doing is stating what I believe to be the facts in an honest, unvarnished manner. It's not really that off-putting, is it? [That certainly looks like a museum up ahead. She wonders if it's their destination.]
I don't think that's necessary. I can be... stubborn in my opinions at time, I'll grant that. But it's appreciated all the same?
[It's a long set of steps up to the art museum.] For my part, I've always appreciated direct feedback and criticism. If I'm doing shoddy work, I'd like to know.
They might when they see mind, don't you think? [ at least he grins in response...? ] Anyway, here we go...my favorite is the photography exhibits, admittedly. I do some work there myself?
That sounds like a... completely normal and reasonable hobby to have. [A slight pause.] Not that I really have any grounds to lecture someone on normal hobbies. Mine is solving mysteries.
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[ but yes he will LEAD THE WAY ]
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Does it really come off that way?
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Still, an officer of the law shouldn't be in the habit of sugar-coating things, don't you think? I'd rather tell people my unvarnished honest opinions.
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Actually makes a great deal of sense.] I suppose that's not inaccurate.
But in matters like testifying in a court of law, isn't accuracy and straightforwardness better than trying to be diplomatic?
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All I'm doing is stating what I believe to be the facts in an honest, unvarnished manner. It's not really that off-putting, is it? [That certainly looks like a museum up ahead. She wonders if it's their destination.]
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[ YEP THAT'S THE DESTINATION DAVE WILL TURN TOWARDS IT ]
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Naoto is quiet for a while as she walks with him.] Then... for my part, I apologize for that. I didn't intend any of what I said as a personal insult.
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...It's okay. I mean, thanks for the apology. I'm sorry I was difficult in return?
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[It's a long set of steps up to the art museum.] For my part, I've always appreciated direct feedback and criticism. If I'm doing shoddy work, I'd like to know.
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I think that kinda depends on like, the topic matter? Some people have fun with a thing and don't do it to like...be amazing at a thing.
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I'll confess that I don't... understand that. In the slightest. It just seems like a waste of energy and effort to me.
If I'm doing something, I'd like to be good at it, personally.
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--where in here would you like to visit first?
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and one event later
...do they take chalk art? [Why, did she just crack a joke?]
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With or without heavy photoshop jobs in pursuit of some far-off goal of irony?
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