[It's not defensive, precisely. It's something in the realm of an experiment, testing out a definitive opinion, stating it clearly. She doesn't know she understands him at all yet, but she likes his manner, his observant hyperfocus, his steadying equanimity, his quiet encouragement.]
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[It's not defensive, precisely. It's something in the realm of an experiment, testing out a definitive opinion, stating it clearly. She doesn't know she understands him at all yet, but she likes his manner, his observant hyperfocus, his steadying equanimity, his quiet encouragement.]