[There's a long pause. How many times had he heard kindness and platitudes from the converts? However, John's words made far more coherent sense, and he'd not mentioned the prophet.]
what are your opinions on the prophet?
[If he answered well, then perhaps he could finally let his guard down. Maybe.]
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what are your opinions on the prophet?
[If he answered well, then perhaps he could finally let his guard down. Maybe.]