“Thanks for the advice, but I don’t have a great deal of choice,” Joel said. “And, you know. Thank you for...” Being honest would probably offend. “I realise you don’t believe in what I do, and you didn’t have to listen to me at all, so—thanks, that’s all.”
This is masterful writing because this entire scene is interesting, but so powerful in establishing Aaron's character. She didn't say "Aaron was a kind honest man who would do whatever he could to right wrongs and propagate justice." But she showed this, and laid a beautiful foundation for Joel to fall in love with him.But she illustrated this through actions and laid beautiful ground work for Joel to believably fall in love with him.
