[ Q only gestures toward the chairs, the fire, offering her the opportunity to choose one for herself. He stays back to give her space, rather than seem as though he were herding her or leading the way. If instead she walked toward the edge of the building--well, then he'd join her there. ]
I understand your consternation. All this...petty manipulation of our free will? How do you stand it?
action
[ Q only gestures toward the chairs, the fire, offering her the opportunity to choose one for herself. He stays back to give her space, rather than seem as though he were herding her or leading the way. If instead she walked toward the edge of the building--well, then he'd join her there. ]
I understand your consternation. All this...petty manipulation of our free will? How do you stand it?
[ Haha. ]