No Negotiation

"Mi Rae, my child!"

Mi Rae had also stood up at the lady's arrival and went forward to greet the woman who had called out to her.After greeting the woman with a ninety degree bow, Mi Rae's hand was held in the veiny hands of the woman tightly. Still clutching her hands, the woman turned to Neil who was still sitting insolently and said,"You do not respect your elders?"

With a small smile,Neil answered,"Not when I am unsure whether they are a friend or a foe. Once I am sure, I will greet you accordingly." The lady arrogantly and haughtily stared at Neil while he stared back impassively.

"A man who respects only his friends is no man."

"Oh no!You misunderstand.I would bow to you if you were a foe."

Mi Rae had lost a little bit of her temper when the lady had entered and now that she felt the hostilities between them,she was at a loss on how to introduce them.After all,even she did not know whether the lady has come as a friend or a foe.