He tilted his head in observance of the other. Did he truly believe his words? Or was it easier to just give into that belief system? “I can understand your point of view. But I politely disagree,” And that was true, his goal was not to offend the man, “Why remain bogged down in a stagnant, repetitive lifestyle? Why not try something different? Challenge yourself, perhaps.”

    _{“challenging one’s self is good an’ all, but not my cup of tea.” every time he did, he found himself in a version of being grounded. suffice to say, he wasn’t going to put his freedom on the line. not again and not anytime soon if he had a say in it. “when i attempt anything other than the usual there are consequences.  one’s that i’m not willing to face.” not again. not if he had a say in it.}