[So his acquaintance was harmed after all. It's no great surprise, he supposes, but he's still not pleased about it.]
I hope you'll understand if that doesn't entirely reassure me... but it's good to see you.
[He lets out a brief breath, cutting out his usual small talk for a more direct manner. This is more serious than a business matter, anyway, and his tone makes that clear.]
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I hope you'll understand if that doesn't entirely reassure me... but it's good to see you.
[He lets out a brief breath, cutting out his usual small talk for a more direct manner. This is more serious than a business matter, anyway, and his tone makes that clear.]
Do you have time to talk?