[Giving that impression gives him a shred of power, or so he feels.
He considers. Going first means he can't slip into the background if they round a corner and run into someone. But denying his offer would look cowardly. So he smiles and tilts his head, picking his way forward carefully.]
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He considers. Going first means he can't slip into the background if they round a corner and run into someone. But denying his offer would look cowardly. So he smiles and tilts his head, picking his way forward carefully.]
What brings you down here?