That makes sense. And I guess the plan was if I couldn't figure out how to convey that meaning without changing the original wording, I would've...
You're not misunderstanding. That was also my first thought but then I kept thinking it sounded too close to "turn his back on Steve" and then I...
I'm editing this story with two characters, one of whom, let's call him James doesn't trust the other, Steve. Now they're walking into a room...
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