It isn't patronising, close as it probably comes. There's actual belief in the words, and its tone shows it to be meant more as encouragement. After all, even if her first attempt or two went wrong, he could still handle it. That she is willing to try is enough for him.
But her following statement...
"I know wolves are politically... unpopular? here. But is it-- You think it is truly that bad?"
That just makes getting to work that much more important. If he's going to be fighting an uphill battle, he might as well get started as soon as possible.
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"I'm sure you can."
It isn't patronising, close as it probably comes. There's actual belief in the words, and its tone shows it to be meant more as encouragement. After all, even if her first attempt or two went wrong, he could still handle it. That she is willing to try is enough for him.
But her following statement...
"I know wolves are politically... unpopular? here. But is it-- You think it is truly that bad?"
That just makes getting to work that much more important. If he's going to be fighting an uphill battle, he might as well get started as soon as possible.