[ He could just pat her on the head like a golden retriever. She's exactly the sort of naive that makes his ears perk up. ]
Why indeed would I want the attentions of a beautiful woman?
[ Beautiful, yes, and also influential and well-liked. To be desired would be to ingratiate himself with her, and ingratiating himself with her would mean safety. He doesn't need to be liked by everyone; he only needs to be liked by someone who's liked by everyone else. ]
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Oh, you're adorable.
[ He could just pat her on the head like a golden retriever. She's exactly the sort of naive that makes his ears perk up. ]
Why indeed would I want the attentions of a beautiful woman?
[ Beautiful, yes, and also influential and well-liked. To be desired would be to ingratiate himself with her, and ingratiating himself with her would mean safety. He doesn't need to be liked by everyone; he only needs to be liked by someone who's liked by everyone else. ]