[For all his blunt insensitivity, Demeisen is at least perfectly civil, even friendly to the server who comes to take their orders. He rattles off the name of a drink that was recommended to him the last time he was here, and sends her on her way with a cheerful nod.
In contrast, the divergence into religion makes him lift a brow, surprised and not particularly impressed. Religion was not much of a feature among the ships and people with whom he used to spend his time, and he can’t say he has much interest in it. No wonder he doesn’t understand where Matt is coming from.]
Ah— You’re one of those types, then.
[Someone burdened with empathy for a universe far larger and more incomprehensible than the human mind could even really grasp no matter how hard it might try.]
Well, there’s something to be said for working with what you’ve got. The little piece of the universe that you know what to do with. But if you don’t know what that is, then [—he shrugs—] I can’t help you.
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In contrast, the divergence into religion makes him lift a brow, surprised and not particularly impressed. Religion was not much of a feature among the ships and people with whom he used to spend his time, and he can’t say he has much interest in it. No wonder he doesn’t understand where Matt is coming from.]
Ah— You’re one of those types, then.
[Someone burdened with empathy for a universe far larger and more incomprehensible than the human mind could even really grasp no matter how hard it might try.]
Well, there’s something to be said for working with what you’ve got. The little piece of the universe that you know what to do with. But if you don’t know what that is, then [—he shrugs—] I can’t help you.