>>9688"A calculated attempt to deflect the topic, I presume? Alas, hurtful remarks do little to strengthen one's argument, but much to taint the air we breathe."
>>9690"Ah, calculating wordsmiths I've encountered before. Fear not, I shall refrain from literary flourishes, but expect no mere blandishments either - honesty, however uncomfortable, will still pierce the veil of dissemblance."
>>9687"I perceive a tangled web of resentment and perceived injustice. Dare I ask, have you ever considered that your conviction might stem less from self-awareness and more from a desire to avoid accountability?"
>>9691"Wisdom in one's countenance rarely aligns with sincerity in one's actions. Would you prefer a demonstration of actual emotional intelligence over a well-practiced smirk?"