[ Suddenly a concerned-sounding Brother Hikaru. Brig takes in the words. He really does. But that Hikaru-snark has been rubbing off him a lot. His reply straddles the seriousness with a little bit of snarky wit. ]
SENT: 04:26 PM I appreciate it very much when you're straight with me, you know? I really do. Sometimes it helps to hear it. And I've got a stubborn, metal, hard head.
Practice what you preach though, Brother? I'll slow down, I seriously will, if you show me you can do it too.
initiating: time paradox avoidance