Perhaps, it requires me to make a type of decision or judgement.
It is a truth that when one wants to gain something, there will inevitably be something that needs to be given in return.
And when facing this matter, it depends on what price people are willing to pay for it.
Such is the case, hence, no need for any further excuses or explanations.
The situation is just as it appears, there is nothing more to say.
The two people are in this awkward situation, without any further comments.
There's no need for any further explanations to the problem.
However, when witnessing what's happening in front of him.
Old Hawke genuinely misunderstands the current situation, thus causing things to end up in their current state.
His judgment and conclusion, to some extent, only requires careful thought to reach a concrete perspective on the issue.
For this, he simply needs to adopt the stance of the young boy in front of him to make a judgement on the issue.