Submissive man

The man walked toward them with open hands raised slightly, signaling peace. “Put the weapons away, people. I mean you no harm,” he said gently. “Let’s talk this out like adults.” Jason and Emily didn’t lower their guard, but they hesitated. There was something about his tone that made them pause. He sat down slowly on a large nearby boulder and motioned to them. “Come, sit beside me,” he suggested softly.
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